Agenda item

The Committee considered the application for the major event in Wanstead Flats. Members noted that the major event organisers MAMA & Company are proposing a series of large-scale music concerts to take place on Wanstead Flats during the summer of 2019. The proposals are in accordance with the recently approved Open Spaces Events Policy Parts 1 and 2 and the City of London (Open Spaces) Act 2018.

Members are asked to give consideration to the proposals and provide guidance as to the number of events that might be accommodated, with reference to the policy position provided in the Open Spaces Events Policy.

Following Members questions, officers indicated that the report was reactive to an external and unsolicited approach by a major event organizer.  Members were supportive of further discussions with the organizers regarding one or two pilot events ideally in September.  Members were assured that any consultation by the organizer with communities would seek to address issues regarding noise, litter and damage to the site.

Resolved – that the application be received, and Members approved one of the three options proposed and further development, so that an event application

can be worked up in more detail and brought back to the Committee in November for final decision.