William Eichler 19 June 2025

Notting Hill Carnival’s future in question

Notting Hill Carnival’s future in question image
Notting Hill Carnival © JessicaGirvan / Shutterstock.com.

The current levels of local government support are not enough to address safety concerns with the Notting Hill Carnival, a leaked letter from the organiser has warned.

Carnival chair Ian Comfort has written to Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy urging the Government to provide funding to safeguard ‘the future and public safety of this iconic event’.

In a letter leaked to the BBC, Mr Comfort said that while the Greater London Authority, Kensington and Chelsea Council and Westminster Council had provided ‘substantial support’ during past festivals, they could no longer meet the carnival’s safety requirements.

He added that increased investment in stewarding and crowd management was ‘now essential to allow the police to focus on their primary role of crime prevention and public protection’.

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

Harborough District Council
Grade 12 £67,236 – £71,223 plus £3000pa Statutory Officer Allowance
We are looking for an accomplished and proactive leader for our vacant post of Head of Democratic Services & Elections Market Harborough, Leicestershire
Recuriter: Harborough District Council

Chief Executive

Westmorland and Furness Council
£188,227
Join us on our journey Cumbria
Recuriter: Westmorland and Furness Council

Director, Local Government Reform and Devolution

Essex County Council
Up to £150,612pa
Shape the Future of Essex Chelmsford, Essex/Remots
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Senior bridge Engineer - WMF2212e

Westmorland and Furness Council
£47,181 - £48,226
You will be the key responsible engineer for this area and will also provide technical advice and guidance to our team Cumbria / Various
Recuriter: Westmorland and Furness Council

Lead Approved Mental Health Professional - WMF2213e

Westmorland and Furness Council
£56,883 - £59,198
Are you a passionate, experienced Approved Mental Health Professional Cumbria / Various
Recuriter: Westmorland and Furness Council
Linkedin Banner