Decision - Pride Five Year Review

Brighton and Hove Culture, Heritage, Sport, Tourism & Economic Development Committee Decided 8 Dec 2023 for determination GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Culture, Heritage, Sport, Tourism & Economic Development Committee

Report author

Ian Baird

Published

8 Dec 2023

Reference

7088

As published

the council's own words, unedited

This report outlines a review of the current Pride activity over the Pride weekend and sets out an ongoing strategy for the coming 5 year period to ensure the future sustainability of this key weekend for City businesses and communities.

RESOLVED: That Committee: 1. Agreed to grant landlord's consent from 2024-2028 to Brighton and Hove Pride CIC (BPCIC) to continue to deliver the Pride Parade, Village Street party and Preston Park activities. 2. Agreed to implement the charging structure set out at paragraph 3.9 . 3. Agreed to allow BPCIC to utilise the Preston Park site for an additional weekend each year in principal, subject to a full community consultation process and a clear event plan, as outlined in paragraphs 3.15- 3.18 below. 4. Delegated authority to the Executive Director of Economy, Environment and Culture in consultation with the chair of this committee, to vary consent for the Pride Celebration events as laid out in paragraphs 3.10-3.31 below.

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The report proposed granting Brighton and Hove Pride CIC landlord’s consent to deliver the Pride Parade, Village Street Party and Preston Park activities from 2024 to 2028. It also proposed a revised charging structure so Brighton & Hove City Council can recover the costs of supporting the events, and further consultation on the possible use of Preston Park for an additional weekend.

Recommendation

Grant Brighton and Hove Pride CIC landlord’s consent from 2024 to 2028; implement the proposed charging structure; allow Brighton and Hove Pride CIC in principle to use Preston Park for an additional weekend each year subject to community consultation and a detailed event plan; and delegate authority to the Executive Director of Economy, Environment and Culture, in consultation with the committee chair, to vary consent for the Pride celebrations.

Financial impact

Brighton & Hove City Council’s costs are estimated at approximately £100,000 annually. Brighton and Hove Pride CIC is proposed to pay £100,000 per year, with £300,000 collected in total for years 3 to 5 and full ongoing cost recovery targeted by 2026.

Ward affected

city-wide

Decision maker

Culture, Heritage, Sport, Tourism & Economic Development Committee

Date in document

8 Dec 2023

Stakeholders named

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Brighton and Hove Pride CICBrighton & Hove City CouncilLGBTQ+ communities and groupslocal residentslocal businessesevent visitorsSussex Policepublic transport providershealth servicescommunity and charitable organisations

Next steps

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Agree a fee structure between Brighton & Hove City Council and Brighton and Hove Pride CIC for the first two years.
Conduct a full community consultation and develop a clear event plan for any additional Preston Park weekend.
Develop the extended Preston Park events-site concept during 2024 and bring a plan back to committee in autumn 2024.
Review the Pride Village Party footprint, wristband scheme and delivery options during 2024.
Continue annual event planning with statutory partners and the City events Safety Advisory Group.
Explore community working groups and the potential application to host EuroPride in 2030.

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