Policies & Procedures

Gosberton Parish Council

Recreational Grounds Use, Access, and Vehicle Parking Policy

This policy covers the use, access, and vehicle parking for the Recreational Grounds in Gosberton Village and Gosberton Risegate.

General Policy

There is no permitted access or parking for:

1. Motorised vehicles of any sort, this includes Electric bikes/scooters and any other leisure vehicles.

2. Animals of any kind- dogs* horse riding

3. Bicycles

*Assistance dogs as defined in the 2010 Disability Act are permitted access

In addition, the following are not permitted.

Bonfires or fireworks

Betting

BBQs

Camping

Alcohol and glass bottles

Exceptions

1. Parish council and subcontractor vehicles associated with the maintenance of the park. Subcontractors much hold the appropriate Public Liability insurance. Gosberton Parish council will not be held responsible for any damage to subcontractor vehicles or third parties.

2. Under exceptional circumstances access maybe granted to vehicles for Parish and community activities. Application for use of the recreational grounds must be made at least 6 months (at Council’s discretion) prior to the event. The event must be open to all residents, non-commercial, beneficial to the Parish and Community and:

I. Any such event must have valid event insurance covering third party injuries and damage to park equipment and infrastructure. 

II. The event organising committee will provide a list of all vehicles requiring access prior to the event.

III. The event organising committee are responsible for returning the park back to its original state and at the satisfaction of the Parish council i.e. levelling/filling ruts, regrassing etc.

IV. Vehicles will not be allowed on the park in the event of bad weather or if considered inappropriate.

Use of Recreational Grounds and Vehicle Access application

An application should be made to the Clerk, Gosberton Parish Council by completing the booking form, which must include the following:

I. Event purpose and name of the charity or group

II. Brief explanation of benefit to Parish or Community

III. Name, address, and contact number of events organisers.

IV. Date and time of event.

V. Reason for requiring vehicle access (if needed)

The applicant will also need to provide, when available, but at least 14 days before the event

I. List of vehicle types/sizes

II. Completed risk assessment.

III. Insurers details and policy schedule

Additional information and the answers to questions may be required and attendance of event organiser(s) to a PC meeting.

Key points to note.

I. Free public access to be retained throughout the entire hire period, and safe and unrestricted public access to all play equipment must be guaranteed.

II. There are no electrical, gas, water, or drainage services available at the grounds.

III. There are no public toilets or other amenities available.

IV. All such services and associated costs will need to be provided by the organising charity or group.

V. Parking is limited both in Gosberton village and Gosberton Risegate, and the organisers are responsible in ensuring that event participants park legally without obstructing access for residents and businesses.

VI. The organisers are responsible for obtaining appropriate Temporary Event Notices from South Holland District Council

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