Wakefield Eco Festival: Police oppose plans

Documents handed to the council claim that previous similar events have taken place in Ashbourne, in Derbyshire, and in Coningsby, Lincolnshire.

It describes the Newland Park gathering as a “scaled down version” of previous events “with a view to obtaining a full license and expanding the event next year”.

PC Toby Warden opposed the scheme on behalf of West Yorkshire Police.

In his letter of objection, he said: “The application would allow the premises to operate for the sale of alcohol, the provision of regulated entertainment and the provision of late night refreshments for a period of 50 hours without controls in place to promote licensing. objectives.

“The applicant states that there will be a maximum of 499 people at any one time, but no word on how it will be controlled.

PC Warden said the app lacked a detailed event management plan or security information.

The officer added: “It is the firm belief of West Yorkshire Police that granting this TEN would undermine the objective of crime and disorder.”

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