The York Council has responded to a Freedom of Information request by publishing a list of the rents that it has received for allowing use of public open spaces in the City
The rents help to pay for the clean up costs and administrative work. A bond is required for some events and sometimes these are not reclaimed.
Most activities are free of charge with many providing an additional leisure choice for York residents and visitors.
The amounts paid for events on public open spaces range from £200 for dog training on the Knavesmire to £2000 paid by the circus also on the Knavesmire.
The Continental market on Parliament Street brings in a healthy £5600 a go while the Food and Drink festival is the top earner at £13,022.
The Council has also listed the organisations which have used the (free) “charity” stall on Parliaments Street.
It is an eclectic list dominated by the Baha’i Faith, Bible education and York Palestine Solidarity.