Statement from the Council's Lead Councillor for Inclusion following the cancellation of a local Pride event due to safety concerns
Statement from the Council's Lead Councillor for inclusion matters, Cllr Sarwar Shamsher, after a Pride music event due to take place in London Colney was cancelled due to safety concerns after banners were torn down. See further details from the BBC at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g958n8vyxo?app-referrer=search
Cllr Shamsher said: "As Lead Councillor for Inclusion at St Albans City and District Council, I condemn the targeted removal of Pride event banners and the intimidation this has caused. I also reject unevidenced attempts to blame any faith or ethnic community. St Albans District is strongest when residents, including all parts of our community and people of all faiths and none, stand together against hate and division."