BASINGSTOKE’S summer music festival, B LOVE, is ‘unlikely’ to be going ahead this year, a senior councillor has confirmed.
Last week, cabinet member for communities, culture and partnerships, Cllr Simon Bound, told members of the community, environment and partnerships committee that the coronavirus pandemic had caused ‘uncertainty’ over whether large-scale events would be possible by July.
He said: “I think it’s fair to say, with the uncertainty around the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s important for us as a borough council to explore our options for safely delivering music and outdoor arts this summer.
“We’re at the start of a vaccination programme, but we don’t know when restrictions will be lifted. Due to the uncertainty of social distancing restrictions, we need to be in a place to keep Basingstoke and Deane safe.
“The borough council is working with artists and other arts organisations to explore how it can hold virtual and socially distanced events. However, it is unlikely that crowds will be able to return for B LOVE in 2021. While we…
