Issue details
The Boishakhi Mela 2016
PDF 79 KBThe Mela is scheduled to take place on the 22nd May 2016 and the Boishakhi Mela Community Trust have agreed to the continuation of the delivery of the Mela under the contractual arrangement agreed with the Council. A decision is sought to enter into a variation agreement amending the original contract for the delivery of the Mela for 2016.
The decision also includes the transfer of the event from Victoria Park back to Weavers Field and the subsequent termination of the current contract with a review of an alternative vehicle for the future Mela delivery.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/03/2016
This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.
Reason for urgency:
The urgency is the need to confirm arrangements regarding the 2016 Mela without delay as the proposed date is less than two months away. Full public notice of 28 clear days before the executive decision would not provide sufficient time for the necessary preparations.
Decision due: 24 Mar 16 by Mayor's Executive Decision Making
Lead member: Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Community Safety
Department: Communities Localities and Culture
Contact: Corporate Director, Communities, Localities & Culture.
Consultation process
N/a
Has an Equality Analysis been carried out and if so the result of this Assessment?: N/a
What supporting documents or other information will be available?: None
Agenda items
- 24/03/2016 - Mayor's Executive Decision Making Tower Hamlets Mela 2016 24/03/2016