As Stuart Hughes was a Monster Raving Loony Councillor before becoming a Conservative (is there any difference?) then that certainly makes him suitable for organising next year's Festival. Only a raving nutter would try and do what experienced professionals could not, organise a Festival that adds up financially without EDDCs £60,000 funding AND satisfies all the Council's environmental health and safety regulations. Just because Stuart is a councillor he won't be able to avoid the latter. Health & Safety regulations are VERY strict these days and they apply to the Festival irrespective of who the organiser is. As for Tony Day's earlier post asking if I exist, you should know Tony as you spent quite a time chatting to me only a few weeks ago. You didn't know my name. You certainly know my face!