The City of London is hosting a public meeting on Thursday, October 24, 2024, to collect feedback about the Special Events Policy review. This is a valuable opportunity for residents and neighbourhood associations to learn about proposed updates to the policy and share their feedback.
The meeting will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Goodwill Industries (255 Horton St. E), and will include a short presentation, followed by opportunities for residents to ask questions and speak with staff.
A virtual option to attend will also be available for residents via Zoom and a recording will be posted online the following day. A link to attend the Zoom meeting will be posted on the project’s Get Involved webpage ahead of the meeting.
The Special Events Policy outlines the expectations and responsibilities for third-party event operators planning and running events in publicly owned outdoor spaces. Examples of special events include multi-day music festivals, one-day cultural celebrations, fundraising walks and runs, and large neighborhood gatherings.
Feedback about the policy continues to be collected this month and into November. The amended policy will then be presented to the City’s Community and Protective Services Committee in December later this year.
To learn more about the proposed policy updates, and to share comments online, Londoners can visit getinvolved.london.ca/SpecialEventsPolicy