​Festivals at Brockwell Park to go ahead as planned despite High Court ruling

Festivals due to go ahead at Brockwell Park in the coming weeks will continue as planned.

News was shared by Brockwell Live earlier today, confirming that “all events” scheduled to go ahead over the coming weeks starting this weekend, which includes Field Day, Mighty Hoopla, Wide Awake, Cross The Tracks, and City Splash, will “go ahead as planned”.

It follows news last week that a local campaign group had won a legal fight against Lambeth Council, arguing that events do not have the correct planning permission to go ahead.

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A High Court ruled in favour of local campaigner Rebekah Shaman on Friday (May 16), finding that parts of the park would be used for events for more than 28 days of the calendar year, which goes against current permissions.

Brockwell Live wrote in a statement: “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 setup nearly complete, we look forward to opening the gates and welcoming festival goers later this week."

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A Lambeth Council spokesperson said earlier today: “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.”

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