arol Ann Lintern Wendy its not just the building (I have questioned this in the local press in the past and have never received a reply) but the park also that is being taken over by Village Green (METAL). No member of the public is allowed access to the park unless they buy a ticket. My question is about the legality of this in a public park..The council seem to have turned the whole lot over to this organisation which is apparently a registered charity funded very generously by the Arts Council. A charity is supposed to be non-profit making,although it can pay its executives and employees whatever it chooses. There are executives who earn very high salaries working for charities (it is big business in many cases). I have looked at government websites to try to find an answer and it appears that entrance fees cannot be charged for community events; although the charity is allowed to ask for donations from the public. It also appears that public thoroughfares must remain open and be accessible. I am hoping to hear from the council but so far I have heard nothing. Further to the entrance ticket price, stall holders also pay a high rental for the stall space. When Village Green first came to Chalkwell Park everything was free and the stalls went to to local community groups and arts and crafts. I understand there needs to be some control on the gates because of the danger of overcrowding but that can be done surely without charging an entrance fee.
Posted on: Sat, 05 Jul 2014 08:15:12 +0000
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