Issue details
To act as an agent of Weymouth Town Council in processing third-party requests for filming permits in respect of Weymouth Town Council land
Reasons
for Decision
Dorset
Council has an established policy and procedure for the processing of requests
from production companies and others for authority to film on Council owned
land. The Town Council has requested that
Dorset Council provide this service in respect of their land and it is in the
interests of Dorset Council to accede to this request as it ensures a degree of
consistency of approach in the handling of applications for permits thereby
making it easier to film in Dorset and promote the area. Dorset Council will receive a commission from
film permit application fees and so provision of this service should be cost
neutral.
Alternative
Options considered
Dorset
Council could refuse the request but this is not in the interests of Dorset
Council, the Town Council or the public.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Littlemoor and Preston; Melcombe Regis; Radipole; Rodwell and Wyke; Upwey and Broadwey; Westham;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/08/2019
Decision due: 1 Apr 2019 by Officer Delegated Decision
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Economic Growth and Levelling Up
Lead director: Chief Executive
Contact: Email: will.bradbury@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk Tel: 01305 838079.
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