9 ways Glastonbury has to improve for 2020 according to the local council

[MaxPower]

https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/glastonbury-2020-camping-security-licence-3728995.amp?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar&__twitter_impression=true

[Gnomicide]

"A new limit may be introduced on the amount of alcohol that can brought in for personal use..."

[Crazyfool01]

How many times have we heard that ? At least the last 2 ? 

[MaxPower]

1. Alcohol, bars and taxi provision:
   The council has asked to be provided with a comprehensive list and map of all bars on the festival site two weeks in advance of the festival's first day, and that staff at the designated taxi rank should be given "a more comprehensive briefing" ahead of the event.
2. Camping capacity:
   The council has ongoing concerns about how densely packed the various camping areas are on the site, in order to prevent the risk of fire. It has asked the festival to provide a breakdown of "field densities" by early-May, so it can sign off on any work which is needed to provide necessary amenities. Off-site camping will also need to be closely monitored.
3. Crowd safety:
   While the flow of revellers between different sections of the festival is improving, further work is needed at key "crossing points" between different stages to prevent crushes or congestion.
4. Food safety and hygiene:
   The council was generally pleased with the quality of food served at the 2019 festival. However, it has called on the organisers to ensure bar operators maintain current food hygiene standards, and to bar catering companies who do not comply with the agreed regulations. The festival must also review how it reports food-borne illnesses or allergic reactions to on-site medical personnel, to ensure people are treated quickly and that bugs do not spread.
5. General health and safety:
   More work is needed to prevent "conflict" between pedestrians and vehicles moving through the site, and to ensure "welfare arrangements" for staff and volunteers, particularly those who are working at night.
6. Noise and nuisance:
   A total of 37 noise complaints were made during the 2019 festival - higher than both of the two previous festivals. The council has said more must be done to prevent "low frequency noise propagation" (i.e. bass beats) from reaching intolerable levels - particularly after stage curfew. The council is considering monitoring noise levels after 3am to ensure that this is under control, and will act on residents' complaints more swiftly.
7. Toilets and sanitation:
   The toilets at the Springfield site need to be serviced and cleaned more frequently, and compost toilets on site should be provided with "utensils" to allow compost to be scooped when needed. More work is also needed to prevent "cross-contamination" between drinking water taps and toilets.
8. Security checks:
   Staff on the festival gates should be given "a more robust briefing" to stop prohibited items from entering the site . A new limit may be introduced on the amount of alcohol that can brought in for personal use, and more funding should be made available for the police to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour in "off-site hotspots".
9. Water supply:
   The festival must do more to ensure sufficient water (including bottled water) is available near the stages and at times of high demand (e.g. if hot weather is forecast). The council must be informed immediately of any supply problems, and all pipes on-site must continue to be inspected to prevent contamination or pooling

[Andy0808 v5]

God, even where the festival has succeeded in some areas it’s like they’ve taken a shit on the work and said ‘Do better.’

I get it must be hell for some locals, but some of the hoops they need to jump through is absurd.

[chazwwe]

13 minutes ago, MaxPower said:

1. Alcohol, bars and taxi provision:
   The council has asked to be provided with a comprehensive list and map of all bars on the festival site two weeks in advance of the festival's first day, and that staff at the designated taxi rank should be given "a more comprehensive briefing" ahead of the event.
2. Camping capacity:
   The council has ongoing concerns about how densely packed the various camping areas are on the site, in order to prevent the risk of fire. It has asked the festival to provide a breakdown of "field densities" by early-May, so it can sign off on any work which is needed to provide necessary amenities. Off-site camping will also need to be closely monitored.
3. Crowd safety:
   While the flow of revellers between different sections of the festival is improving, further work is needed at key "crossing points" between different stages to prevent crushes or congestion.
4. Food safety and hygiene:
   The council was generally pleased with the quality of food served at the 2019 festival. However, it has called on the organisers to ensure bar operators maintain current food hygiene standards, and to bar catering companies who do not comply with the agreed regulations. The festival must also review how it reports food-borne illnesses or allergic reactions to on-site medical personnel, to ensure people are treated quickly and that bugs do not spread.
5. General health and safety:
   More work is needed to prevent "conflict" between pedestrians and vehicles moving through the site, and to ensure "welfare arrangements" for staff and volunteers, particularly those who are working at night.
6. Noise and nuisance:
   A total of 37 noise complaints were made during the 2019 festival - higher than both of the two previous festivals. The council has said more must be done to prevent "low frequency noise propagation" (i.e. bass beats) from reaching intolerable levels - particularly after stage curfew. The council is considering monitoring noise levels after 3am to ensure that this is under control, and will act on residents' complaints more swiftly.
7. Toilets and sanitation:
   The toilets at the Springfield site need to be serviced and cleaned more frequently, and compost toilets on site should be provided with "utensils" to allow compost to be scooped when needed. More work is also needed to prevent "cross-contamination" between drinking water taps and toilets.
8. Security checks:
   Staff on the festival gates should be given "a more robust briefing" to stop prohibited items from entering the site . A new limit may be introduced on the amount of alcohol that can brought in for personal use, and more funding should be made available for the police to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour in "off-site hotspots".
9. Water supply:
   The festival must do more to ensure sufficient water (including bottled water) is available near the stages and at times of high demand (e.g. if hot weather is forecast). The council must be informed immediately of any supply problems, and all pipes on-site must continue to be inspected to prevent contamination or pooling

Thanks for posting the list. I refuse to give sommersetlive a click. 

[dotdash79]

28 minutes ago, MaxPower said:

The toilets at the Springfield site need to be serviced and cleaned more frequently

Where is Springfield? Is that an external camp site?

[Crazyfool01]

5 minutes ago, dotdash79 said:

Where is Springfield? Is that an external camp site?

 

[marathonsteve]

They send in Mystery shoppers  / Drinkers to the bars

[marathonsteve]

They have to ensure that bar staff are not selling to under age customers

[dotdash79]

Found these slides from a presentation from last year shows the challenge for the council for the event. 
 

https://www.local.gov.uk/sites/default/files/documents/Jason Kirkwood - Festival licensing.pdf

[Ayrshire Chris]

16 minutes ago, marathonsteve said:

They send in Mystery shoppers  / Drinkers to the bars

So they just go undercover from bar to bar all day, blending in with the rest of us buying drinks on the council expense? It must be tough work but I suppose someone has to do it. 

[duke88]

Nothing too surprising on there. People on here have mentioned about vehicles on site and overcrowding in certain areas. The rest of it is things the local council have to flag up really, licensing laws etc.

[chazwwe]

None of it seems too crazy. A lot of it is stuff I've heard they've wanted for awhile (alcohol limit) the monitoring of off site camps, crowd control on some of the crossing points are both things that need to always be checked on. 

[dotdash79]

8 minutes ago, Ayrshire Chris said:

So they just go undercover from bar to bar all day, blending in with the rest of us buying drinks on the council expense? It must be tough work but I suppose someone has to do it. 

In fact the festival pay for and run the bar checks with spot audits from the council. 
 

see the link I just shared. 

[stuartbert two hats]

3 minutes ago, Andy0808 v5 said:

God, even where the festival has succeeded in some areas it’s like they’ve taken a shit on the work and said ‘Do better.’

I get it must be hell for some locals, but some of the hoops they need to jump through is absurd.

That's not how I see it. They generally say the festival is well run and have a handful of suggestions on how to improve it to make the festival safer and more enjoyable for the attendees and local residents.

Constructive criticism is not the same as shitting on someone. Professionals don't need medals - the festival are grown ups.

[dotdash79]

Part of the site issue is that after the stages shut the late night entertainment is focused on the south of the site away from the village. Because of noise control, but it means a lot more people are focused in that part of the site. 
 

maybe sorting out silver Hayes might help. 

[stephos83]

The full reports from Mendip are here, if you want to read them:  https://www.mendip.gov.uk/article/8461/Thursday-9-January-2020

[stuartbert two hats]

2 minutes ago, dotdash79 said:

Part of the site issue is that after the stages shut the late night entertainment is focused on the south of the site away from the village. Because of noise control, but it means a lot more people are focused in that part of the site. 
 

maybe sorting out silver Hayes might help. 

But Silver Hayes is in the north. How would that help?

[dotdash79]

9 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

But Silver Hayes is in the north. How would that help?

Thin out the crowd at the south part of the site. 

[dotdash79]

Just spotted this in the report

 

Off-site Anti-social Behaviour:
GFEL carried out a robust review of security measures during the year off and these seems to have proved effective in preventing non-ticket holders gaining entry or generating scams to gain entry. This success appeared to lead to unsuccessful entrants congregating in town centres, public houses and carparks around the festival and Shepton Mallet area. Members of the public and business owners found this intimidating and this needs to be addressed through partnership work with GFEL, the police and the Council moving forward.

 

looks like the crack down on the epo worked well 

[Bisque]

The only anti social behaviour I’ve witnessed at Glasto was when my ex fell over a log & people pointed & laughed rather than go help pick her up to see if she’s ok.

Everything on that list is easily sorted.

The the guy that works for the bars will attest for ID checking etc. I don’t want to post his name but we all know who it is.

[stuartbert two hats]

13 minutes ago, dotdash79 said:

Thin out the crowd at the south part of the site. 

Ohh, I getcha.  Help the crowd aspect, not the noise complaints.  It's a balance isn't it?  I think giving that area a rebrand away from electronic music would help.  So I think I agree with you

[dotdash79]

4 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

Ohh, I getcha.  Help the crowd aspect, not the noise complaints.  It's a balance isn't it?  I think giving that area a rebrand away from electronic music would help.  So I think I agree with you

Sorry I wasn’t that clear. 

[Madyaker]

Why do the council care how much alcohol people bring in? People can make as many trips in and out as they like, to cars or tesco in shepton mallet etc.