Old Town Festival Plans Face Objection Over Noise Concerns

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The Old Town Festival organizers have applied for a licensing event at Town Gardens on Sunday, June 1, to feature live music, dance displays, food stalls, and market stalls. However, one objection has been lodged by a concerned resident, citing noise concerns and the potential disruption to the peaceful atmosphere of the gardens. The organizers have responded to the objection, highlighting measures they have taken to mitigate the impact on local residents, such as setting up and taking down on the same day as the event, using a one-way traffic route, and implementing a quiet hour.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Old Town Festival organizers have applied for a licensing event at Town Gardens on Sunday, June 1, featuring live music, dance displays, and other activities.
  • One objection has been lodged by a concerned resident, citing noise concerns and the potential disruption to the peaceful atmosphere of the gardens.
  • The organizers have responded to the objection, highlighting measures they have taken to mitigate the impact on local residents, including setting up and taking down on the same day, using a one-way traffic route, and implementing a quiet hour.
  • The proposed event is expected to have a maximum attendance of 2500 people, with no stalls set up in the lower gardens and a one-way walking route to reduce congestion.
  • Increased recycling or composting of waste is also part of the plan.
  • The licensing panel will meet on Wednesday, May 21, at 1pm to consider the application.

Statistics:

  • Maximum attendance: 2500 people
  • Proposed event date: Sunday, June 1
  • Time: 12pm-5pm
  • Objections: 1
  • Attendees expected to be dispersed using a one-way walking route
  • Increased recycling or composting of waste

Sources:

  • Swindon Advertiser, The Old Town Festival to start here, in this park [1]
  • Swindon Council, Letter to the licensing panel [2]