Issue - meetings

            The Board considered a report of the Strategic Director, Enterprise, Community and Resources, which outlined the risks which had been identified in respect of the release of sky lanterns and helium balloons into the open air and the options available to control their use within the borough. It was proposed that in order to mitigate the risks associated with the use of sky lanterns and helium balloons, a Policy be adopted to prohibit the release of both on Council owned land.

            It was noted that the Policy would only apply to Council owned land and would not prohibit the release from private land. However, following approval by the Executive Board, a communications campaign would raise awareness of the safety risks and environmental impacts and may discourage the use of such events on private land.

            RESOLVED: That

1.    the recommendation set out within paragraph 4.8 of the report be endorsed; and

2.    a report be presented to the Executive Board recommending the adoption of a Policy to prohibit the release of sky lanterns and helium balloons on Council owned land.