MAJOR UK cities have been forced to cancel Bonfire Night festivities this year due to the cost of living crisis. Manchester, Leeds, Hackney in London, Cardiff and Glasgow are just some of the areas…
Manchester City Councillor Lee-Ann Igbon said: "The cost of delivering the event has escalated every year and to host large bonfire events we would have to plug the shortfall by diverting parks funding away from essential park services.
And it also said the decision had aligned with environmental concerns about air quality and pollution from theCouncillor Caroline Woodley said: "While we're sorry not to be hosting a fireworks display in Clissold Park this year, we have to weigh up our priorities as our finances continue to come under pressure fromArnos Grove, Blackheath and Southwark councils in London, have also put a stop to their community firework displays this year.
"As a purely volunteer-driven event, where all profits raised are donated to local charities and good causes, it is no longer feasible for us to put on an event of this scale."Likewise, Leeds City Council announced that constraints on its constituents' budgets were increasing demand for services and support.
"However the council must work hard on cutting all non-essential spend in the current financial climate.
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