I introduce myself as Councillor Allen as I have been accused of using pseudonyms to make comments. Not true, I am happy for people to know who I am. It is interesting that comments placed on "The New" website are so often deleted when they do not quite fit what is being put out by Liberal Democrat propogandists, free speech not being one of their favourite topics when the truth would be told.
I have been accused of being anti festivals in Gosport and the reason is that I wish to stand up for those people who are the victims of Mr Chegwyn's complete disregard of the residents of Gosport when he uses his political influence to force through permissions to have a festival in close proximity to residential houses.
I have no objection to music festivals but I do object when people call me to complain that the noise from the event is causing the ornaments on the shelves in homes to vibrate and even dance with the beat of the bass.
When this is from someone who is in their seventies, who is not in good health and/or is trying to sleep because they have to work in the morning: get young children to sleep, then there is good cause for complaint.
Other venues were avaialable for the festival such as the Alver Meadow, well away from homes and with ample room for a well run music event.
Mr Chegwyn and his organisation have no concern for others and has no intention of listening to the voices of reason. He simply wishes to line his own pockets at the expense and inconvenience of others.