The highly-anticipated Social Eats Food & Music Festival Kingswinford is facing potential obstacles as both the Environmental Health and Staffordshire Police have expressed significant concerns about the festival’s ability to meet licensing objectives.
Scheduled for Saturday, July 6, the event’s fate rests with the South Staffordshire District Council, who are set to make a decision on its feasibility just five days prior to the scheduled date.
Exciting attractions, including top-tier tribute acts such as The Police and Bryan Adams, await festival-goers. Additionally, the event promises to offer street food and hand-crafted cocktails at the Kewford Eagles Football Club venue.
In light of the anticipation, Environmental Health officers have formally objected to the council. They have pointed out that the license approved for the previous year allowed a capacity of 4,000 people. However, the event management plan submitted in May this year stated an expected attendance of 3,000, raising concerns about compliance with licensing conditions.
With these concerns in mind, the festival’s organisers are now awaiting the decision of the South Staffordshire District Council, who will ultimately determine if the event proceeds as planned. The uncertainty surrounding the festival has understandably caused anxiety and disappointment among potential festival-goers.
Local residents and businesses are particularly apprehensive about the potential impact of the festival on the area, expressing valid concerns about noise levels, traffic congestion, and alcohol-related anti-social behaviour. Staffordshire Police has also raised issues related to licensing objectives not being met.
Despite the uncertainties, both festival organisers and attendees remain hopeful that a feasible solution can be found, allowing the much-anticipated event to proceed smoothly. In the meantime, the festival’s future remains uncertain, pending the decision of the local council and authorities.
As the situation unfolds, both festival organisers and local authorities are navigating the complex process of balancing the enjoyment of attendees with the need to ensure that all necessary licensing objectives are met. The road ahead remains uncertain, with the festival’s fate hinging on the upcoming decision by the South Staffordshire District Council.
While the future of the Social Eats Food & Music Festival Kingswinford remains unclear, the organisers are committed to addressing the concerns raised and working collaboratively with authorities to ensure a successful and safe event for all involved. The coming days will reveal the ultimate fate of the eagerly-awaited festival, leaving both organisers and potential attendees eagerly awaiting the final decision.