Cable Forum - View Single Post - Council becomes first in the UK to charge runners who use public park

**Hugh** · 13-04-2016, 07:57

It was on the national news this morning, and it's basically because it's an organised run (by an organisation, not just some friends), it needs to be covered by the council's insurance, as they are using the council facilities with the council's agreement, just like football teams and others who book pitches.

The council is trying to arrange a grant to cover the cost before May 28th, which is the deadline date.

In summary, people can still run round the park individually or in groups, but to cover the cost of insurance, large organised groups (not individuals) have to pay a small fee.

13-04-2016, 07:57	#8
Hugh laeva recumbens anguis Cable Forum Team Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 68 Services: Premiere Collection Posts: 43,515	re: Council becomes first in the UK to charge runners who use public park It was on the national news this morning, and it's basically because it's an organised run (by an organisation, not just some friends), it needs to be covered by the council's insurance, as they are using the council facilities with the council's agreement, just like football teams and others who book pitches. The council is trying to arrange a grant to cover the cost before May 28th, which is the deadline date. In summary, people can still run round the park individually or in groups, but to cover the cost of insurance, large organised groups (not individuals) have to pay a small fee. __________________ Thank you for calling the Abyss. If you have called to scream, please press 1 to be transferred to the Void, or press 2 to begin your stare. If my post is in bold and this colour, it's a Moderator Request.