My constituents in Langney Point, close to Five Acre Field (opposite the Sovereign Centre between Princes Road and Lottbridge Drove) have been extremely patient over the years. They have tolerated a number of incursions by the Travelling Community where they have experienced noise, damage to property and litter strewn around after they have been forced to leave. My ward colleagues and I were then recently consulted about what we thought about an expression of interest the council had recieved about Monster Truck Racing, which we very quickly said no to fearing horrendous noise and damage to the field.
Now we understand that due to a clash of dates, the Mosco State Circus which is usually located on the events field at Princes Park is to be moved to Five Acre Field so that the Queens Diamond Jubillee celebrations can take place as planned at Princes Park. The Licensing Application includes an achohol license and would we believe cause an unacceptable nuisance to residents, especially if as it seems, further events are also being planned for the remainder of the year, depriving residents of this much valued local amenity space which is enjoyed by dog walkers, sports teams and local youngsters.
We are hopeful that a mediation meeting can be arranged with the Council's Licensing Manager before the application is considered and I have asked that a one off license be considered for the Queens Diamond Jubillee celebrations to take place on Five Acre Field if there is no where else more appropriate, enabling the Circus to take place at Princes Park. Residents should be assured that your Councillors take the protection of Five Acre Field very seriously and will do everything in our power to preserve and protect it as a community open space.
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