Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid are set to play their final Champions League match under the current format tonight, as UEFA's controversial "Swiss model" is due to start from the next season.
14.05.2024 - 07:13 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Festival-goers are causing havoc in a Stockport village by urinating in the street, shouting, and damaging property, a former councillor has claimed.
Neighbours living around Whitebottom Farm in Compstall have complained that the farm brings 'thousands of people' to the village with its events, who are causing problems in the area.
It hosts a number of festivals and other events each year, including Moovin - a music festival with new and established artists which is next due to take place in August.
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Residents in Compstall spoke to the MEN in January, after a retrospective planning application from the farm to use its barns and hardstanding area for festivals, weddings and parties, was given the green light by the council.
One said at the time that events at the farm create 'a backlog of traffic', and that it's 'not in keeping with the area.'
They said it is particularly the case on Montagu Street, which is the main route to and from the farm through Etherow Country Park.
But now former Marple North councillor Becky Senior - who stepped down from the role at this year's local elections - has applied for a review of the farm's licence for festivals and events, on the grounds of public safety and preventing public nuisance.
The farm's licence permits the use of alcohol sales from Monday to Sunday between 12.00 and 2am, and live music during various times between Monday to Sunday, the latest being Friday and Saturday when it is permitted until 2am.
The application to review the licence will be discussed on Wednesday at a council licensing meeting.
Ms Senior's application stated: 'There is persistent
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