'This is an important celebration that many look forward to over the summer.'
Council chiefs said the decision to cancel the six annual events had been taken due to significant budget pressures. Picture: Bruce Rollinson“Put simply this is an important celebration that many look forward to over the summer. There are important safety considerations here that I am worried have not been given the due consideration they deserve,” he said.
Coun Salma Arif, Leeds City Council’s executive member for public health and active lifestyles, said it wasn’t a decision taken lightly.She added: “It is obviously very disappointing for residents that bonfire and firework events cannot restart this year, however the council must work hard on cutting all non-essential spend in the current financial climate.”
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