'A weekly hazard for residents through the summer months'
Festival-goers are causing havoc in a Stockport village by urinating in the street, shouting, and damaging property, a former councillor has claimed.
READ MORE: All the key developments announced across Greater Manchester this week including new Lidl and 'college of rugby' They said it is particularly the case on Montagu Street, which is the main route to and from the farm through Etherow Country Park. 'This includes littering in the park - management has improved over recent years but there is still litter and debris in the park following events - especially in the woodland adjoining the river which is also unsafe if judgement is impaired in any way.'
It also claimed that residents have had issues with 'inconsiderate parking', and that events at the farm last summer caused 'losses to wildfowl nesting along the ponds which caused distress to many local residents.' She said: "The events significantly contribute to the area by providing a place for the community to come together to enjoy different genres of music, as well as boosting employment and supporting local businesses."She has mentioned damage to hanging baskets, this matter was raised in 2017, it is not new evidence and does not demonstrate an ongoing problem.
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