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UK MPs seek long-term funding for Somerset’s historic carnivals amid rising costs and declining support.
Somerset MPs are urging the UK government to provide long-term financial support for the region’s historic carnivals, which face threats from rising costs and declining donations.
Speaking in a March 12 Westminster Hall debate, they highlighted the carnivals’ 400-year legacy and £40 million annual economic impact, noting that building a single illuminated cart now exceeds £30,000.
Volunteers face increasing strain due to high expenses, reduced street collections, and poor rural mobile signals limiting digital fundraising.
The government said it will explore funding via its 'arts everywhere' initiative, and South Somerset approved a new carnival park in Kingstone for secure storage, but MPs stress continued support is essential for the events’ survival.
Los parlamentarios del Reino Unido buscan financiación a largo plazo para los históricos carnavales de Somerset en medio de costos crecientes y un apoyo decreciente.