NEWSFLASH: Leeds moves to Bramham!
Mean Fiddler released the following statement:
A licence was granted for both Bramham
Park, Leeds and Temple Newsam Park earlier this week. After listening to the deliberation
over the two days of application and re-assessing the access routes of both sites as well as the long term future of the event,
it is felt that a new site would benefit the event this year and for the future.
Comments made by the Chairman
of the Licensing Panel of Leeds City Council about moving the campsite a little further away from the residents of Colton
as well as his comments made on regional TV last night appeared to support that and have brought significant influence on
the decision.
Commenting, Melvin Benn said;
"I asked for 24 hours to consider the options as well as consider
the thoughts of those close to or having an influence on the event. There is an assured future for the use of the land
at Bramham that the investment in infrastructure justifies, it offers the most beautiful of locations, is owned and managed
by people aware of the difficulties the event has had, but committed to help eradicating them, is slightly further removed
from local residents and is in Leeds.
The commitment that the Council clearly have towards ensuring that events
of this nature are provided for the young people of Leeds in Leeds and for the recognition of the economic and cultural benefits
it brings, gives me great heart for the future and the Chairman of the Licensing Panel's comments about Bramham have very
much sealed it for me."
"I am very much looking forward to a fantastic event now."
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