- Brockwell Live, the organiser of events like Mighty Hoopla and the Lambeth County Show, has confirmed that all scheduled festivals in London’s Brockwell Park will proceed as planned, starting on May 23.
- This announcement follows a High Court ruling secured by Rebekah Shaman and the Protect Brockwell Park group against Lambeth Council over the use of the park for these festivals, with the judge finding the council's decision to certify the planned use of the land as lawful was “irrational”.
- Despite the ruling and demands from Protect Brockwell Park to cancel the events and remove infrastructure, Brockwell Live stated that the High Court decision concerned an administrative process and that no events would be cancelled.
- Lambeth Council has confirmed that Summer Events Limited, the event’s organisers, has reapplied for planning permission and that the council is urgently considering the application, which does not prevent the events from proceeding.
- Dunkirk actor Sir Mark Rylance and Protect Brockwell Park welcomed the High Court ruling as a victory for nature, while Brockwell Live assured its commitment to the park's care and upkeep as it prepares to welcome festival-goers.
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Six London festivals including Mighty Hoopla will go ahead despite planning drama
