Patricroft Carnival has been cancelled following the risk of “serious personal injury” and safety concerns.
The news comes after GMP and Salford City Council issued a prohibit notice for this weekend’s (Friday 18, Saturday 19, Sunday 20 August) carnival which was due to take place at Patricroft Conservative Club.
The decision was made due to the potential risk of serious personal injury from the activity of operating a carnival, fairground rides, inflatables and other activities.
The block on the event covers the initial plans to host at Patricroft Recreation Ground, the proposed parade and the proposal to host activities at the club.
Recent weeks have seen excessive confusion online surrounding the event, including the location of the parade, and the scheduled acts.
A statement from a Salford City Council spokesperson read: “We understand there has been some confusion about the operating of this event, but we hope this now clarifies that the proposed Patricroft Carnival will now not be taking place on 18 to 20 August. We advise any residents who were planning to visit the event site with an expectation of experiencing activities should now not attend.”
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Councillor Barbara Bentham, lead member for environment, neighbourhoods, sport and leisure, said: “The planned Patricroft Carnival will now not take place on 18-20 August. Permission for this event to take place has now been revoked and the event organisers have been informed.
“This follows investigations by Salford City Council Health and Safety Officers and colleagues at GMP which brought to light concerns around the safety of this event. This decision has been taken due to a risk of serious personal injury from the activity of operating a carnival which involves fairground rides, inflatables and other activities.
“Our focus is always the safety and wellbeing of our residents. We welcome fun events to the city which operate in a safe manner and meet recognised industry standards, but those that do not meet these standards pose a risk to residents and it is therefore our duty to block their operation as we have done in this instance.”
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