Future of Notting Hill Carnival in jeopardy without urgent funding, organisers say
Summary
The Notting Hill Carnival organizers have requested urgent funding from the government to ensure safety and continuation of the event. A safety review highlighted public safety concerns, and more resources are needed to manage large crowds effectively.Key Facts
- Notting Hill Carnival is Europe’s largest street festival, attracting around two million people each August.
- Organizers asked for government funding to address safety concerns, as outlined in a letter to Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy.
- An independent safety review identified critical public safety issues needing more funds to resolve.
- The Met Police raised concerns about possible mass casualty incidents due to high crowd density.
- The safety review was funded by the Greater London Authority and local councils.
- The review's detailed findings have not yet been publicly released.
- Past support came from local councils and Arts Council England, but direct government funding has never been granted.
- Approximately 7,000 police officers were deployed for the 2024 carnival, highlighting the event's large operational scale.
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