Memorandum by the London Borough of Newham
(TF 42)
Newham's Parks do host a series of travelling
fairs on an annual basis. The majority of visits are successful,
popular with the local community, and due to good management by
the operators do not cause inconvenience to local residents.
In terms of nuisance caused by visitors to our
fairs, there have been isolated incidents in the past which has
caused a minority of residents to complain to the Council, or
to feel occasionally intimidated. However, the recent installation
of CCTV cameras into the Park where the majority of fairs visit,
has been helpful in terms of a deterrent.
On the whole the enjoyment fairs give far outweighs
inconvenience caused.
Don Stewart
Acting Manager, Parks Service
February 2000
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