Oasis Concerts in Manchester: Additional Measures to Ensure Public Safety and Environmental Protection

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As Oasis concludes their hugely successful concert series in Manchester's Heaton Park, the city council is taking additional measures to ensure public safety and minimize environmental impact. Following the first two concerts, which drew large crowds and enthusiastic fans, the council is introducing new security measures to protect the park's environment, livestock, and attendees. These measures include the erection of steel fencing around a designated area to prevent fans from congregating and causing damage to the recently planted woodland area, as well as measures to safeguard the livestock.

Key Takeaways:

  • The city council is repeating its request for fans without tickets to not travel to Heaton Park, as the current measures are in place to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
  • New steel fencing will be erected around a large area of the hill within the cattle field, which will also protect the recently planted woodland area with over 300 young trees.
  • Concert-goers will no longer be able to view the concert from this area, which was previously accessible due to the removal of the screen and the extent of the planting of the trees in the area.
  • The concert will still take place with 2000+ event security staff and police officers on duty to ensure the well-being of ticketholders and prevent unauthorized access.
  • Councillor John Hacking emphasized that music fans without tickets should head to the city center instead, where a "fantastic party atmosphere" awaits.

Councillor Hacking highlighted the importance of protecting the environment and public safety, stating that the additional measures are necessary to prevent further damage to the park's woodland area and safeguard the well-being of the livestock.

Statistics:

  • Over 300 young trees have been planted in the woodland area.
  • The concert will feature 2000+ event security staff and police officers on duty to ensure public safety.
  • The council is taking a dual approach in protecting the environment and the livestock.

Sources:

  • City of Manchester
  • Councillor John Hacking, Executive Member for Employment, Skills and Leisure, Manchester City Council