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August 3, 2009 at 1:02 pm #1204153
globalloon
Participant

    just saw this and thought i’d post it up

    Quote:
    Under recent guidance from the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) local police forces have been charging community arts and music events for the cost of policing.

    Any community event with a stage / entertainment license , a few stalls and stewards is at risk from the police charging for their services. These events are often run by volunteers on shoestring budgets and cannot afford the charges. A number of events are under threat of closing / not happening in future years.

    Community events promote community cohesion, encourage community engagement and are generally a force for good in society, these are all key national indicators for the department of culture media and sport (DCMS).

    We urge the government / home office to stop the police charging these
    events for policing costs.

    Please sign the petition online at

    Petition to: stop the charging of community events for the cost of the policing. | Number10.gov.uk

    Also please join the facebook group

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    And please forward this to all your mates

    Cheers

    Ozzy

    Campaign to defend community events

    it’s this charge that could mean the end of Stawberry Fair
    Strawberry Fair: Cleaner & Greener – Strawberry Fair, Cambridge