PLANS for a fun fair at this year’s late night shopping event came under fire from East Riding councillors.
A letter, from three conservative councillors, was received by Driffield Town Council and stated the fun fair, which visits the town as part of the Christmas late night shopping provisions, would cause “severe disruption” to the town.
On Tuesday 16 October Driffield Town Council agreed unanimously to allow plans to continue as they do each year, namely with Christmas late night shopping and a fun fair.
Councillor Felicity Temple, Councillor Barbara Hall and Councillor Symon Fraser, who all represent the Driffield and Rural Ward at East Riding Council, said in their letter to Driffield Town Council: “As a late night shopping event we want is to support “shoppers” and encourage residents and visitors to the town.
“We also feel that the so called Fun Fair actually works against this aim by dissuading many due to the activities of a few unruly young people and the noise generated by the fun fair rides.
“Can we please return to a more traditional and tranquil atmosphere, where we can enjoy the seasonal singing around the Christmas Tree by our young people, without the intrusion of discordant electronic music from the rides.”
Driffield Town Councillor, David Credland, said in response: “I do not see why the Conservative group of East Riding of Yorkshire Council who have done nothing for the town should comment.
“What have the three members done for the town? So they want to stick their oar in as to why there should be a fun fair.”
Driffield Town Councillor, Steve Poessl, said: “I agreed with what David has said. We try and improve the town with what we have got and completely ignore what has been said here.”