At the last Full Council meeting, Councillor Tom Power (Wincanton & Bruton) pressed the Liberal Democrat administration to make clear its position on controversial remarks made on stage at this year’s Glastonbury Festival - comments which were widely broadcast and have caused considerable concern among local residents.
Councillor Power described the event as “our premier cultural festival” and noted that many were “shocked” by what was said on stage and aired by the BBC. He asked the Liberal Democrat Council, as the licensing authority for the festival, to set out where it stands on the matter.
In response, the administration refused to take a position, stating that “the specific matter in question is currently under active police investigation.” It said that no public comment or licensing-related action would be taken until that investigation concludes.
The Executive added that a “multi-agency debrief” would be held in due course, at which point the Council would consider whether any licensing conditions were breached — particularly in relation to the prevention of crime and disorder — and whether a formal review under the Licensing Act 2003 is warranted.
