Barrio Fiesta

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Barrio Fiesta not going ahead
Tue, 15 July 2008
The Barrio Fiesta that was due to take place at Lampton Park in Hounslow on Saturday July 19th and Sunday July 20th will not go ahead because of fears over health and safety.
Event organisers have not been able to satisfy conditions requested by the Metropolitan Police or London Fire Brigade (Hounslow), so a licence for the Barrio has not been granted.
A spokesperson for John Laing Integrated Services, which manages parks and libraries on behalf of the London Borough of Hounslow, said: “We can confirm that the Barrio Fiesta will not take place in Lampton Park on the weekend of July 19 and 20 because the event has not been granted a licence.
"This decision has been made based upon advice from Hounslow Police and London Fire Brigade (Hounslow), who both expressed major concerns over the organisation of the event, particularly the health and safety of those who would attend it.
“We have made every effort to support the organisers of the Barrio to meet the obligations required to obtain the licence needed for management of large-scale community events like this. However, a number of the required licensing conditions have not been met.
“We are committed to supporting this event in future years and hope to work closely with the Filipino community with their plans for future events to ensure that they take place in a safe and secure environment.
“All stall holders will be contacted personally and be told of this decision.
“Over the weekend, police and park staff will be present at Lampton Park to redirect any visitors who still may attend.”





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Providing Support
and Activities in the UK to the Local Community




from Hounslow Council


Barrio Fiesta not going ahead
Tue, 15 July 2008
The Barrio Fiesta that was due to take place at Lampton Park in Hounslow on Saturday July 19th and Sunday July 20th will not go ahead because of fears over health and safety.
Event organisers have not been able to satisfy conditions requested by the Metropolitan Police or London Fire Brigade (Hounslow), so a licence for the Barrio has not been granted.
A spokesperson for John Laing Integrated Services, which manages parks and libraries on behalf of the London Borough of Hounslow, said: “We can confirm that the Barrio Fiesta will not take place in Lampton Park on the weekend of July 19 and 20 because the event has not been granted a licence.
"This decision has been made based upon advice from Hounslow Police and London Fire Brigade (Hounslow), who both expressed major concerns over the organisation of the event, particularly the health and safety of those who would attend it.
“We have made every effort to support the organisers of the Barrio to meet the obligations required to obtain the licence needed for management of large-scale community events like this. However, a number of the required licensing conditions have not been met.
“We are committed to supporting this event in future years and hope to work closely with the Filipino community with their plans for future events to ensure that they take place in a safe and secure environment.
“All stall holders will be contacted personally and be told of this decision.
“Over the weekend, police and park staff will be present at Lampton Park to redirect any visitors who still may attend.”





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Tagpuang Pilipino : Registered Charity No.298707 United Kingdom

As many people as possible should complain to the Council about this disgraceful decision

http://www.hounslow.gov.uk/index/contact_us.htm

Also raise a complaint with the local government ombudsman

http://www.lgo.org.uk/complain.htm

Write to the MP, Local Councillors etc this link gives their details and makes it easy to contact them

http://tinyurl.com/6bjbob

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