The Notting Hill Carnival, a historic event held since 1966, is facing potential jeopardy due to a lack of urgent government funding, as per a letter from its chair, Ian Comfort. Following a safety review commissioned by local authorities, critical public safety concerns were identified. Comfort emphasized the necessity for public financial support to protect both the carnival's future and public safety, citing increased pressure on police resources during large events. Without additional funding, there are serious risks to operational safety at the carnival.
The Notting Hill carnival's future is at risk without urgent government funding, according to a leaked letter from its chair, Ian Comfort, highlighting critical safety concerns.
In his letter to culture secretary Lisa Nandy, Comfort stresses the need for increased investment in stewarding and crowd management to address operational pressures.
Collection
[
|
...
]