Two huge fireworks displays cancelled in South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire following Storm Babet
The big event won't be going ahead this year
Last updated 1st Nov 2023
Two huge fireworks events in South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire won't be going ahead this year following flooding from Storm Babet.
Rotherham Council has confirmed the display in Clifton Park has been cancelled because the ground is still waterlogged.
Polly Hamilton, Rotherham Council’s Assistant Direct of Culture, Sport, and Tourism said: "Residents’ safety is our number one priority.
"The conditions at the park following last week’s storm, mean the ground is just not safe for people to gather in large numbers.
“The rain from last weekend and further rain this week has made the grassy areas very muddy and slippery and so for safety reasons, sadly, we have had to cancel this celebration event."
The local authority organised event was to include fairground rides, which have also been cancelled due to the health and safety concerns.
Meanwhile, Chesterfield Borough Council has cancelled a huge display in Stand Road Park for similar reasons.
Councillor Kate Sarvent said: “We know this will come as a disappointment to many families and children who would have been looking forward to attending this popular event – but safety must be our number one priority.
“We know there are other Firework displays planned at other Chesterfield venues and in neighbouring areas and we’d encourage the borough’s residents to support these events rather than hosting their own fireworks displays at home.”