Decision details

The purpose of this report is to advise Members of a request to hire the open space at Cams Alders recreation ground to hold a community funfair.

Members will recall that at the Executive meeting on 13 May 2013 a report requesting the hire of open space for a funfair at Titchfield Recreation Ground was refused due to the potential impact on the football pitches that are present on the site.

Following the Executive decision, Councillor Hockley and officers met with the Fairground operator to explain the reasons for the refusal and explore alternative venues.

As a result a new application has been received to hold a Community Fair at Cams Alders Recreation Ground on the 5 – 12 September 2013 on a trial basis.

Cams Alders recreation ground is located in the Fareham South Ward. It is a very large open space and accommodates a number of facilities. These include the Rainbow Centre, Palmerston Bowling Club, Fareham Heathens RFC and Fareham Town FC. 

Each of the organisation has a vested interest in the recreation ground and either has a licence or lease on part of the site. So although the site is large, space to accommodate a funfair is actually quite limited.

However, following discussion with Fareham Town Football Club, it is proposed that the Community Fair is allowed to operate as a one off pilot on land to the eastern and or northern side of Fareham Town Football Club.

Local Ward Councillors have been consulted and support the proposal as a pilot and subject to normal controls.

RESOLVED that the Executive agrees to:

(a)       grant approval for Charles Cole to operate a Community Fair at Cams Alders Recreation Ground between 5-12 September 2013 as a trial, subject to the following conditions:

(i)       all requirements of the Council's Safety Advisory Group being met;

(ii)      payment in advance of £300 per trading day to the Council;

(iii)     a returnable damage deposit of £1000 payable in advance;

(iv)    proof of £10 million public liability insurance; and

(v)     all relevant safety certificates being supplied;

(b)       make a donation of £600 (from the income received for the hire of the open space by the Community Fair) to Fareham Town Football Club to support local youth development opportunities.