Decision - BHCC - Venue Hire Policy

Brighton and Hove Tourism, Equalities, Communities & Culture Committee Decided 12 Jan 2023 for determination GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Tourism, Equalities, Communities & Culture Committee

Report author

Howard Barden

Published

12 Jan 2023

Reference

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As published

the council's own words, unedited

Hiring policy for all venues and outdoor spaces operated by BHCC

RESOLVED: That Committee approves the BHCC Venue Hire Policy at Appendix 1.

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The report proposed a consistent policy for hiring Brighton & Hove City Council indoor and outdoor venues for events, activities and public meetings. The policy aims to balance freedom of speech with equality, safety, legal and community-cohesion responsibilities.

Outcome

approved

Recommendation

That Committee approves the BHCC -Venue Hire Policy at Appendix 1.

Financial impact

There are no direct financial implications arising from the recommendations of this report.

Ward affected

city-wide

Decision maker

Tourism, Equalities, Communities and Culture Committee

Date in document

12 Jan 2023

Stakeholders named

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residentscommunitiesevent organisersindividuals and organisations seeking to book venuescommunity organisationsBrighton CentreBHCC Equalities Team

Next steps

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Implement the BHCC - Venue Hire Policy for council-owned, operated or managed indoor and outdoor spaces.
Assess venue-hire applications against the policy, relevant legislation, priorities and booking conditions.
Escalate applications that contravene the policy principles to Brighton & Hove’s Executive Leadership Team for advice and support.
Review venue fees and charges annually as part of the budget and service-planning process.

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