The popular Flamborough Fire Festival which has attractedthousands of visitors from all the country has been refused permission to hold the centrepiece of the New Year’s Eve event on the Village Green.
After the event was cancelled last year due to lockdown restrictions, plans were being made to hold the event this coming New Years Eve.
In a statement released by the Flamborough Parish Council this morning, objections to the event were outlined.
It reads:
“Following representations and petitions from residents of Flamborough objecting to the Fire Festival, the Parish Council have decided not to grant permission for use of the Village Green for the event.
“In previous years the Festival has attracted thousands of visitors to the village.
“Residents have complained about the influx of people which causes problems with access and parking, the loud fireworks and about the time and date of the event.
“Residents are also concerned about a large event this year due to the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.”
“The Parish Council said that they were aware that this was an event that raised funds for local charities and that they would be willing to work with the organisers on other events throughout the year.”
The Echo has contacted the Flamborough Fire Festival organisers for comment.
