Lib Dem advisers ‘strongly disagree’ with critics of Lichfield musical event

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Liberal Democrat advisers say they strongly disagree with one of their colleagues after criticizing a musical event in Lichfield.

Cllr Christine Rapley said the noise from Crooked House in Beacon Park was unacceptable.

The Chadsmead neighborhood representative on Lichfield City Council said the music should surely only appeal to those who wish to turn off their cognitive intelligence after the main DJs appear at the event.

Although they said his comments were made on a personal rather than a political basis, Liberal Democrats in Lichfield District Council and Lichfield City Council distanced themselves from Cllr Rapleys’ comments.

In a joint statement, Cllr Paul Ray and Cllr Paul McDermott said:

Cllr Paul Ray and Cllr Paul McDermott

Cllr Ray was part of a Lichfield District Council committee that earlier this year reviewed council policy on festivals and events. One of the points raised was that there were not enough youth events in our district.

There is so much going on for the middle aged and older generations than the Lichfield Festival, food festivals, cathedral events, etc.

The event was also well organized with a quick clean up after the event and professional security.

So me and the Lichfield Lib Dems congratulate the Lichfield District Council for supporting this event.

We need more balance in Lichfield and a community that works for all generations.

Cllr Paul Ray and Cllr Paul McDermott Noise pollution is a real problem

In response to reporting his comments on Lichfield Live, Cllr Rapley responded to criticisms of his opinions and said his comments were not made as an advisor.

Cllr christine rapley

It is pathetic that one cannot even comment on the booming bass music that is being launched around Lichfield without being personally attacked by others.

Noise pollution is a real problem. It negatively affects others whether people like it or not. There have been many great music festivals in the UK, but more often than not they choose a large area with few residents nearby.

Lichfield District Council doesn’t monitor sound levels or bass, and it looks like we just have to put up with any event at Beacon Park.

There is an audience for all of them, I’ll admit, but some of them probably don’t want a 12 hour festival that spans far beyond the tents it emanates from.

My comments on this issue have absolutely nothing to do with the Liberal Democrats or my role as an adviser, it is entirely my own point of view.

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