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Application for a Licence to use a Public Area for an Activity or Event
From Cork City Council
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From Cork City Council
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Cork City Council may permit the use of defined areas if it considers that the activities/ events proposed enhance the social, culture, artistic, business or general ambience of the City and that they do not adversely affect the physical fabric of the street, the pedestrian/traffic using the street or the companies carrying out their permitted businesses in the vicinity of the proposed activity/ event.
Cork City Council has a licensing system in place for use of Public Spaces and will licence each user under the Roads Act 1993.
Any person wishing to use public spaces for any activity/ event must first get permission from Cork City Council.
Any activity/ event on St Patrick’s Street will only be considered if it is proposed to organise/carry out the activity/event on the distinct areas highlighted on the attached map.
The types of activities/events that might be permitted on St Patrick’s Street include:
Street entertainment, promotions or activities organised to enhance festivals, street festivals, artistic or cultural events, charity or community events.
The types of activities/ events that will not be permitted on St Patrick’s Street include:
Casual Trading, use of trucks as information dissemination points or health screening clinics (these can be accommodated in other locations in the city), fun fairs.
Notes
Note 1: Work Method Statement / Traffic Management Plan
Where it is proposed to organise/ conduct an activity/ event on a public road a Work Method Statement / Traffic Management Plan, which includes the following, must be submitted:
Note 2: Pedestrian Management Plan
Where it is proposed to organise/ conduct an activity/ event on a public road that will interfere with pedestrian movement a Pedestrian Management Plan, which includes the following, must be submitted:
Note 3: Insurance Requirements
The Licensee must provide evidence of Employer’s and Public Liability Insurance cover for limits of not less than €13 million and €6.5 million respectively in respect of legal liability for bodily injury or third party property damage claims arising in connection with the activities, the subject of this application, for the duration of the licence period. These policies must be extended to indemnify Cork City Council. Cork City Council reserves the right to review this limit of indemnity for adequacy. The insurance policy shall be submitted for inspection before the Licence will be issued. The licensee is required to maintain a valid policy for the duration of the licence period.
Note 4: Fees
Refundable Deposit:
Click [external-link https://corkcity.submit.com/show/163 | here ] to apply.