Issue - meetings

Report HPR2021/062a

HM The Queen’s national Platinum Jubilee celebrations were planned to take place on 2^nd to 5^th June 2022. The London Borough of Bromley would be marking this through a local programme of events as well as by taking part in the national celebrations. The report set out all activity strands and asked the Executive for budget approval. 

The report had been scrutinised by the Executive, Resources and Contracts PDS Committee on 5^th January 2022, and the Committee had added a number of recommendations to the two set out in the report to consider expanding the range of activities promoted by the Council. These included a souvenir brochure, a range of “Best Decorated” awards, a small gift for all school children, a grant programme for local businesses and community groups and waiving of the normal fees for holding events in local parks. It was acknowledged that waiving these fees could have a budget implication and this would need to be considered in more detail.

The Portfolio Holder for Renewal, Recreation and Housing reported that a temporary Events Manager had now been appointed, that he would be holding weekly meetings with officers to monitor progress and that he was open to any other suggestions. 

RESOLVED: That

(1)  The contents of the report and the borough’s Platinum Jubilee programme of activities be noted.

(2)  Drawdown and spend of up to £105,500 be approved from the Investment to Community Fund earmarked reserve to deliver the Platinum Jubilee programme. 

(3)  Consideration be given to producing a souvenir brochure, giving the history of Her Majesty’s reign, involvement in events in Bromley, and jubilee events arranged by residents across the Borough, with advertising to ensure that the publication is cost neutral. 

(4)  The Executive endorses that a Best Decorated Shop, Best Decorated House and Best Decorated School Award be made by the Mayor to encourage residents to decorate their premises. 

(5)  A small gift  be considered for Bromley School Children to commemorate Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee. 

(6)  Funding be allocated for a grant programme for local business and community groups to apply to fund decorations, events and other initiatives to commemorate the Jubilee on high streets and parades around the Borough. 

(7)  The waiving of fees be considered for the use of small local parks for volunteer groups wishing to hold local celebrations.

(8)  Any further suggestions be considered  that can be accomplished within the very pressing timeframe.