Filton Festival

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)\nThe contractor's performance will be monitored against specific KPIs, including:\n1.\tFinancial sustainability - keep Council subsidy ≤ £26,000.\n2.\tSafety & compliance - achieve 100% adherence to legal and H&S standards.\n3.\tEnvironmental impact - minimum 50% biodegradable/recyclable vendor packaging; publish sustainability report.\n4.\tDiversity & inclusion - at least 25% of acts from diverse cultural backgrounds.\n5.\tReputation & engagement - minimum 5 positive media features and 20% rise in online engagement.\n6.\tLocal participation - involve ≥ 30 local businesses, schools, or community groups.\nFailure to meet milestones may result in payment deductions.\n________________________________________\n7. 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