Lambeth Council makes a statement about the cancellation of the Brockwell Bounce in Brockwell Park

Lambeth Council is managing the impact of the heavy rain over the Bank Holiday weekend on the grass at Brockwell Park to minimize damage and will ensure all necessary repairs are carried out.

Unfortunately, Brockwell Bounce, a free children’s festival has had to be canceled due to rain over the weekend and further rain forecast for this week. The site is currently unsafe for children. A free community event in its place is planned during the summer school holidays.

The council is currently looking at the impact of the wet conditions on other events planned at Brockwell Park for the rest of May and early June. There is an agreement that any repairs required to the park will be paid for by the event organiser, not Lambeth Council.

The council has worked with an events organizer to create a range of free and paid for events in Brockwell Park to bring exciting entertainment to the borough and to be able to keep the Lambeth Country Show free for local people.

The 50th edition of the Lambeth Country Show, which attracts more than 120,000 people, will take place on June 8 and 9. Running it in partnership with the event organizer saved the council £700,000 and this year generated over £100,000. for community investments.

Lambeth Council has worked hard to keep the Lambeth Country Show a free community event despite severe budget pressures, as the Lambeth Country Show is a brilliant opportunity for the borough’s communities to come together for a safe, inclusive and fun celebration.

The annual event has been organized by Lambeth Council since 1974 and combines the best of the town and countryside with live music, sheep shearing, vegetable carving competitions, community stalls and much more. It is organized by Lambeth Council in partnership with Brockwell Live.

To find out more about Lambeth Country Show visit www.lambethcountryshow.co.uk and follow twitter.com/lblcountryshow.

There is also a two-day ticketed event scheduled before the country show.

Lambeth Council invests £500,000 a year in maintaining the popular Brockwell Park, which has won numerous awards, including a Green Flag from Keep Britain Tidy, in line with the international standard for high quality parks and green spaces.