Agenda item

The Chairman introduced Steve Dawe, joint Chairman of the South Somerset Carnival Park Committee, who had requested to attend the meeting in order to inform members of the South Somerset Carnival Park Project. 

With the aid of slides, Mr Dawe provided an informative presentation about the project, and his key points included:

·         The current problems experienced regarding the lack of suitable long-term building locations , and the solution being a permanent carnival park.

·         Plans for the immediate future.

·         The social, economic and business development benefits of providing a carnival park in South Somerset.

·         Benefits to individuals, the wider community and companies,

·         Economic worth.

·         Outline of project costs, potential funding sources and next steps.

During a brief discussion, Mr Dawe responded to points of detail including:

·         An explanation as to why industrial sites were not suitable

·         They had met with planning officers to discuss their proposals and a planning application would submitted when the project details were finalised

Members indicated their support for carnivals in Somerset, and wished the South Somerset Carnival Park Committee luck for their project as they felt it was well deserved. Mr Dawe was thanked and congratulated for his comprehensive and succinct presentation.