According to Mr Long, councillors voted against providing money for the celebration for the second year running.
The event requires £24,000 to stage, while income generated through market stalls, the funfair, and street food vendors amounts to roughly £14,000. Voluntary entrance donations also contribute towards the organisation’s core operating expenses.
Mr Long explained that his group approached the council for funds to bridge the gap between costs and revenue, expecting at least a partial grant.
He said: “We asked for funding that would cover the shortfall and our core running costs, expecting at least a partial grant, but we weren’t offered a penny.”
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