US EditionNotting Hill Carnival must be ticketed ‘to avoid another Hillsborough’, says Susan Hall
NOTTING HILL, WEST LONDON, AUG 12 – Conservatives call for Greater London Authority to manage and implement ticketing at the carnival to address a 203% rise in offences since 2000 and reduce public safety risks.
- The 2024 Notting Hill Carnival in West London attracted around two million attendees but saw a rise in crime with 837 offences reported.
- The Notting Hill Carnival, which began in 1959 within the West London neighborhoods of North Kensington and Notting Hill with roots in the Caribbean diaspora, now faces challenges to its future due to increasing crime and rising operational costs.
- A 2024 report led by Susan Hall proposed capping attendance, ticketing, and transferring organizational control to the Greater London Authority to prevent a public safety disaster.
- Ms Hall noted offences rose by 203% since 2000, police felt unsafe working with 89% reporting concerns, and the event's cost increased from £3.4 million in 2000 to £15.4 million last year.
- Despite increased police deployment and funding, concerns about public safety and financial sustainability suggest national support and organizational changes are needed for Carnival's future.
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