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News · 27 March 2026

£4.66m goes to Notting Hill Carnival for safety plans

£4.66m goes to Notting Hill Carnival for safety plans

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Better safety and security are expected for attendees of Notting Hill Carnival as organisers address possible overcrowding. London's Mayor, Sir Sadiq Khan, announced £4.66m extra money for this year's event, which is now 60 years old. Susan Hall, the top City Hall Conservative, criticised this spending, suggesting funds should have saved police counters.

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