Car Parking Policy
Gosberton Parish Council
Recreational Ground / Park Access and Vehicle Parking Policy
1. Generally there is no permitted access or parking for motorized vehicles of any sort in the park, this includes Electric bikes/scooters. There is no permitted access for dogs, horse riding and bicyles.
2. Exceptions
a. Parish Council and subcontractor vehicles associated with the maintenance of the park. Subcontractors must hold appropriate Public Liability Insurance as per Gosberton Parish Councils Subcontractors Policy.
i. Gosberton Parish Council will not be held responsible for any damage to subcontractor vehicles or third parties.
b. Under exceptional circumstances access maybe granted to vehicles for Parish activities. Application must be made at least 6 months (at the Council’s discretion) prior to the event. The event must be open to all residents, non-commercial, beneficial to the Parish 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 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 (see 2.b.ii).
3. Vehicle Access Application
a. Application should be to the Clerk Gosberton Parish Council and include the following:
i. Name and address of event organiser contact number.
ii. Date and time of event.
iii. Reason for requiring vehicle access.
iv. List of vehicle types / sizes.
v. Insurer details and policy schedule.
b. Additional information and questions maybe required and attendance of event organiser to a PC meeting.