Brent's Barham Park is projected to generate £42,313 in revenue from its funfair operations this year. The revenue will be used for improvements within Barham Park, according to the Barham Park Trust Committee's recent meeting.
The projection was revealed during discussions at the meeting held on Tuesday, 09 September 2025, concerning the park's operational and strategic matters. The revenue is expected from two funfair events, spanning 34 operational days. The funfair is scheduled to take place on two occasions this year, with the total number of operational days (including set-up and de-rig) likely to exceed the 28-day threshold permitted for temporary uses under Permitted Development Rights.
Compared to the previous year, funfair revenue grew by £6,710 in the financial year 2024/25. The projected revenue for 2025/26 is £42,313.
The committee also addressed safety and compliance. The event field is inspected before and after each funfair event. The Trust continues to work towards maintaining statutory compliance across all units. Officers are working with tenants to ensure all required safety documentation is in place and up to date, including asbestos, fire, gas, electrical and legionella risk assessments. Under the leases the tenants are responsible for complying with all health and safety laws relating to the property and occupation/use.
The committee noted that officers are reviewing the planning position, in consultation with colleagues in the Planning Service, to determine whether the continued operation of the funfair requires a certificate of lawfulness or retrospective planning permission. The Public Reports Pack from the meeting on Tuesday, 09 September 2025 contains more information. Public Reports Pack