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Leader Live
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
London park festivals to go ahead as planned after court ruling, organisers say
Brockwell Park in Lambeth hosts a series of events called Brockwell Live, attracting hundreds of thousands of people to six festivals, including Mighty Hoopla, with artists including Kesha and former Little Mix singer Jade Thirlwall due to perform this year. Last week, Rebekah Shaman, a resident in the area and a member of the Protect Brockwell Park group, successfully brought legal action against Lambeth Council over the use of parts of the park for the festivals, which this year are due to begin on May 23. In a ruling on Friday, Mr Justice Mould said that the authority's decision to certify the planned use of the land as lawful was 'irrational'. Lawyers for Ms Shaman and the Protect Brockwell Park group wrote to the council following the ruling, asking it to 'confirm that the event has been cancelled' and to clear any fencing or infrastructure, and stating that Brockwell Live did not have planning permission. But on Monday, a spokesperson for Brockwell Live said that no events would be cancelled, with Lambeth Council confirming that the event's organisers, Summer Events Limited, had reapplied for planning permission. The Brockwell Live spokesperson said: 'Brockwell Live can confirm that all events in the series will go ahead as planned, including the Lambeth Country Show. 'Friday's High Court ruling dealt with a particular point of law and whether an administrative process had been carried out correctly. 'We wish to make it clear that no event will be cancelled as a result of the High Court's decision. 'We take our stewardship of Brockwell Park seriously. As we prepare to deliver these much-loved, culturally significant events, we remain fully committed to its care, upkeep, and long-term wellbeing. 'With set-up nearly complete, we look forward to opening the gates and welcoming festival-goers later this week.' Lambeth Council said: 'Summer Events Limited has applied to Lambeth Council for a new certificate of lawfulness, for 24 days, following the High Court ruling last week on the previous certificate. 'The council is urgently considering that application. That consideration does not stop the events proceeding.' Before the hearing last week, Protect Brockwell Park said they are 'not anti-festival, we support well-run inclusive events', but that the festivals cause damage, including to the grassland and trees. Mr Justice Mould said that his decision was only about 'the lawfulness of the decision to grant the certificate', after previously telling lawyers that 'what is happening on the ground' would be a question for Lambeth Council as the planning authority to decide. Lawyers for the council and Summer Events Limited both asked the judge for the go-ahead to challenge his decision, but this was refused. The council and organisers can still ask the Court of Appeal for permission to challenge the decision directly. The ruling was welcomed by Protect Brockwell Park campaigners as well as Dunkirk actor Sir Mark Rylance, who said in a statement issued by the group that it was 'wonderful news' and that 'every small victory for nature makes a difference'.
Glasgow Times
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
London park festivals to go ahead as planned after court ruling, organisers say
Brockwell Park in Lambeth hosts a series of events called Brockwell Live, attracting hundreds of thousands of people to six festivals, including Mighty Hoopla, with artists including Kesha and former Little Mix singer Jade Thirlwall due to perform this year. Last week, Rebekah Shaman, a resident in the area and a member of the Protect Brockwell Park group, successfully brought legal action against Lambeth Council over the use of parts of the park for the festivals, which this year are due to begin on May 23. In a ruling on Friday, Mr Justice Mould said that the authority's decision to certify the planned use of the land as lawful was 'irrational'. Lawyers for Ms Shaman and the Protect Brockwell Park group wrote to the council following the ruling, asking it to 'confirm that the event has been cancelled' and to clear any fencing or infrastructure, and stating that Brockwell Live did not have planning permission. But on Monday, a spokesperson for Brockwell Live said that no events would be cancelled, with Lambeth Council confirming that the event's organisers, Summer Events Limited, had reapplied for planning permission. The Brockwell Live spokesperson said: 'Brockwell Live can confirm that all events in the series will go ahead as planned, including the Lambeth Country Show. 'Friday's High Court ruling dealt with a particular point of law and whether an administrative process had been carried out correctly. 'We wish to make it clear that no event will be cancelled as a result of the High Court's decision. 'We take our stewardship of Brockwell Park seriously. As we prepare to deliver these much-loved, culturally significant events, we remain fully committed to its care, upkeep, and long-term wellbeing. 'With set-up nearly complete, we look forward to opening the gates and welcoming festival-goers later this week.' Lambeth Council said: 'Summer Events Limited has applied to Lambeth Council for a new certificate of lawfulness, for 24 days, following the High Court ruling last week on the previous certificate. 'The council is urgently considering that application. That consideration does not stop the events proceeding.' Rebekah Shaman (front centre), from the Protect Brockwell Park group, stands with other residents from Brockwell outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London last week (Yui Mok/PA) Before the hearing last week, Protect Brockwell Park said they are 'not anti-festival, we support well-run inclusive events', but that the festivals cause damage, including to the grassland and trees. Mr Justice Mould said that his decision was only about 'the lawfulness of the decision to grant the certificate', after previously telling lawyers that 'what is happening on the ground' would be a question for Lambeth Council as the planning authority to decide. Lawyers for the council and Summer Events Limited both asked the judge for the go-ahead to challenge his decision, but this was refused. The council and organisers can still ask the Court of Appeal for permission to challenge the decision directly. The ruling was welcomed by Protect Brockwell Park campaigners as well as Dunkirk actor Sir Mark Rylance, who said in a statement issued by the group that it was 'wonderful news' and that 'every small victory for nature makes a difference'.
North Wales Chronicle
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
London park festivals to go ahead as planned after court ruling, organisers say
Brockwell Park in Lambeth hosts a series of events called Brockwell Live, attracting hundreds of thousands of people to six festivals, including Mighty Hoopla, with artists including Kesha and former Little Mix singer Jade Thirlwall due to perform this year. Last week, Rebekah Shaman, a resident in the area and a member of the Protect Brockwell Park group, successfully brought legal action against Lambeth Council over the use of parts of the park for the festivals, which this year are due to begin on May 23. In a ruling on Friday, Mr Justice Mould said that the authority's decision to certify the planned use of the land as lawful was 'irrational'. Lawyers for Ms Shaman and the Protect Brockwell Park group wrote to the council following the ruling, asking it to 'confirm that the event has been cancelled' and to clear any fencing or infrastructure, and stating that Brockwell Live did not have planning permission. But on Monday, a spokesperson for Brockwell Live said that no events would be cancelled, with Lambeth Council confirming that the event's organisers, Summer Events Limited, had reapplied for planning permission. The Brockwell Live spokesperson said: 'Brockwell Live can confirm that all events in the series will go ahead as planned, including the Lambeth Country Show. 'Friday's High Court ruling dealt with a particular point of law and whether an administrative process had been carried out correctly. 'We wish to make it clear that no event will be cancelled as a result of the High Court's decision. 'We take our stewardship of Brockwell Park seriously. As we prepare to deliver these much-loved, culturally significant events, we remain fully committed to its care, upkeep, and long-term wellbeing. 'With set-up nearly complete, we look forward to opening the gates and welcoming festival-goers later this week.' Lambeth Council said: 'Summer Events Limited has applied to Lambeth Council for a new certificate of lawfulness, for 24 days, following the High Court ruling last week on the previous certificate. 'The council is urgently considering that application. That consideration does not stop the events proceeding.' Before the hearing last week, Protect Brockwell Park said they are 'not anti-festival, we support well-run inclusive events', but that the festivals cause damage, including to the grassland and trees. Mr Justice Mould said that his decision was only about 'the lawfulness of the decision to grant the certificate', after previously telling lawyers that 'what is happening on the ground' would be a question for Lambeth Council as the planning authority to decide. Lawyers for the council and Summer Events Limited both asked the judge for the go-ahead to challenge his decision, but this was refused. The council and organisers can still ask the Court of Appeal for permission to challenge the decision directly. The ruling was welcomed by Protect Brockwell Park campaigners as well as Dunkirk actor Sir Mark Rylance, who said in a statement issued by the group that it was 'wonderful news' and that 'every small victory for nature makes a difference'.
Western Telegraph
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Western Telegraph
London park festivals to go ahead as planned after court ruling, organisers say
Brockwell Park in Lambeth hosts a series of events called Brockwell Live, attracting hundreds of thousands of people to six festivals, including Mighty Hoopla, with artists including Kesha and former Little Mix singer Jade Thirlwall due to perform this year. Last week, Rebekah Shaman, a resident in the area and a member of the Protect Brockwell Park group, successfully brought legal action against Lambeth Council over the use of parts of the park for the festivals, which this year are due to begin on May 23. In a ruling on Friday, Mr Justice Mould said that the authority's decision to certify the planned use of the land as lawful was 'irrational'. Lawyers for Ms Shaman and the Protect Brockwell Park group wrote to the council following the ruling, asking it to 'confirm that the event has been cancelled' and to clear any fencing or infrastructure, and stating that Brockwell Live did not have planning permission. But on Monday, a spokesperson for Brockwell Live said that no events would be cancelled, with Lambeth Council confirming that the event's organisers, Summer Events Limited, had reapplied for planning permission. The Brockwell Live spokesperson said: 'Brockwell Live can confirm that all events in the series will go ahead as planned, including the Lambeth Country Show. 'Friday's High Court ruling dealt with a particular point of law and whether an administrative process had been carried out correctly. 'We wish to make it clear that no event will be cancelled as a result of the High Court's decision. 'We take our stewardship of Brockwell Park seriously. As we prepare to deliver these much-loved, culturally significant events, we remain fully committed to its care, upkeep, and long-term wellbeing. 'With set-up nearly complete, we look forward to opening the gates and welcoming festival-goers later this week.' Lambeth Council said: 'Summer Events Limited has applied to Lambeth Council for a new certificate of lawfulness, for 24 days, following the High Court ruling last week on the previous certificate. 'The council is urgently considering that application. That consideration does not stop the events proceeding.' Rebekah Shaman (front centre), from the Protect Brockwell Park group, stands with other residents from Brockwell outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London last week (Yui Mok/PA) Before the hearing last week, Protect Brockwell Park said they are 'not anti-festival, we support well-run inclusive events', but that the festivals cause damage, including to the grassland and trees. Mr Justice Mould said that his decision was only about 'the lawfulness of the decision to grant the certificate', after previously telling lawyers that 'what is happening on the ground' would be a question for Lambeth Council as the planning authority to decide. Lawyers for the council and Summer Events Limited both asked the judge for the go-ahead to challenge his decision, but this was refused. The council and organisers can still ask the Court of Appeal for permission to challenge the decision directly. The ruling was welcomed by Protect Brockwell Park campaigners as well as Dunkirk actor Sir Mark Rylance, who said in a statement issued by the group that it was 'wonderful news' and that 'every small victory for nature makes a difference'.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cancelling park festivals would be 'devastating'
Cancelling a series of music festivals would be a "devastating blow" that leaves tens of thousands of people "in limbo", the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has warned. A series of events, including the Mighty Hoopla, Cross The Tracks and Wide Awake, are due to be held at Brockwell Park in south London from 23 May until 8 June. But on Friday, resident Rebekah Shaman won a High Court challenge over the use of the site this summer, after arguing that the council did not have the correct planning permission for the events. A Lambeth Council spokesperson said: "We are currently assessing the impact of this judgment and determining next steps." Michael Kill, chief executive of the NTIA, said cancelling the series of festivals "would directly impact thousands of people... many of whom rely on the summer season to sustain their livelihoods". "The supply chain, from staging and lighting companies to local food and drink vendors, would suffer heavy financial losses," he said. "The local economy - including independent shops, pubs, restaurants, and hotels - which sees a surge in business during these festivals, would be hit hard." Solicitors acting on behalf of the Protect Brockwell Park campaign group have written a letter to Lambeth Council calling for events to be called off. "The effect of the judgment is that the Brockwell Live event does not have planning permission," they said. "As there is no planning permission for the Brockwell Live event, the event has to be cancelled. "The site now has to be made immediately available to the public and cleared of the fencing and infrastructure." Ms Shaman's legal argument centred around planning laws that prohibit changing the use of a park for more than 28 days each year without additional planning consent. Presiding over the case, Mr Justice Mould found that parts of Brockwell Park would be used for these events for as many as 37 days during the series of festivals. The judge said his ruling was only about the lawfulness of the council's decision to grant permission for the additional days - a decision he described as "irrational". Ms Shaman said she did not want to take Lambeth Council to court, but felt as though it was not engaging with residents. "This has been going on for years, it isn't a one-off situation and it has been a consistent deterioration of the park, to the point where the community had to speak up to protect the park for future generations," she said. She added: "We are hoping to come to an agreement where events can still continue, but on a much lower level and also much more connected to the community." Lawyers for Lambeth Council and festival organisers Summer Events Limited both asked for permission to challenge his decision but the judge refused. However, they are still able to ask the Court of Appeal for permission to challenge the decision directly. A spokesperson for the organisers said: "Summer Events Limited are considering the judgment concerning Brockwell Live with their legal team. "It would not be appropriate to comment further while legal proceedings are ongoing." Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to Campaigner wins legal fight over park festivals Campaigners call for end to big festivals in park Event cancelled after park 'churned up' by festivals Lambeth Council Protect Brockwell Park
