THE FUTURE of an iconic UK festival could be in jeopardy unless the government steps in organisers have warned.
In a leaked letter to Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy festival chiefs asked for an urgent handout to keep the world famous event going.
The festival has come under fire amid concerns for public safety[/caption]
It comes after a review of the festival identified “critical public safety concerns” that needed more money to address.
Notting Hill Carnival attracts a whopping 2 million revellers a year but has come under fire recently after public safety concerns were raised.
Carnival Chair Ian Comfort said in the letter: “The April 2025 London Assembly report, external highlights the increasing strain placed on the Metropolitan Police during large-scale public events.
“Limited resourcing has restricted the police service’s ability to respond to growing operational pressures.”
He went on to say that without immediate additional funding “risks compromising public safety and jeopardising the future of the carnival.”
The full findings of the safety review have not been made public yet.
