Licensing committee approves GlasGLOW Halloween event at Glasgow Botanics

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 06:43 · Archive

Glasgow's licensing committee has granted the annual GlasGLOW Halloween event permission to proceed at the Botanic Gardens despite community concerns.

Glasgow's licensing committee has granted Itison Ltd a public entertainment licence for GlasGLOW, the annual Halloween light show held at the Botanic Gardens, after hearing objections from the local community council.

The Dowanhill, Hyndland & Kelvinside Community Council raised multiple concerns about the event. A council member reported incidents of 'soiled nappies and wet wipes' on streets surrounding the gardens, litter found each morning, and people hopping over park enclosures to gain free entry. She told the committee the west end Botanic Gardens is not 'suitable for an event of this scale' and that 'disruption increases exponentially year on year'.

Environmental and wildlife concerns were also raised. The council member said 'bats and birds are negatively impacted' by the noise and lighting, noting the park is home to robins, tits and owls. She also highlighted anti-social behaviour and the lack of stewards outside the gates to prevent unpaid entry.

Itison representatives told the committee they have addressed these issues by installing CCTV and fencing to prevent people without tickets from entering the event grounds.

Licensing committee approves GlasGLOW Halloween event at Glasgow Botanics — Image: Glasgow Times

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Botanic Gardens 'not suitable' for GlasGLOW, community council claimsPeople gaining entry without paying, litter on the streets and environmental damage to a park are some of the complaints made against an annual Halloween eventGlasgow Times · 10 Oct, 06:00
Glasglow disruption 'increases year on year' complain neighbours as Botanics event licence grantedThere are concerns the event is causing environmental damage to a beloved park.Glasgow Live · 8 Oct, 14:25

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