Resident Juliet Chambers challenged Lambeth Council over its decision to use part of the park for the events, arguing it had misinterpreted the meaning of “recreation”, but Mr Justice Jay dismissed the claim, ruling the festivals qualify as a “cultural activity”.
The decision was welcomed by organisers, who said preparations would begin shortly ahead of the events, due to start at the end of May.
Similar battles have hit other London festivals this year, with LIDO Festival scaled back over ground condition fears, while Wireless Festival 2026 was cancelled after headliner Kanye West was barred from entering the UK…
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