“I am concerned over the council’s park summer programme as it looks to be very juvenile in nature and appeals only to families with children. I wouldn’t go.”
A Northern Ireland council deputy mayor has criticised a summer entertainment programme for being for families with children.
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council’s communities committee heard calls this week for the authority to copy its neighbours Ards and North Down over “juvenile” concerns.
The annual ‘Park Life’ programme provides family fun events throughout July and August according to the Lagan Valley website, but its deputy mayor wants more jazz like shows for more mature tastes.
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Deputy Mayor Hazel Legge said: “I am concerned over the council’s park summer programme as it looks to be very juvenile in nature and appeals only to families with children.
“I wouldn’t go. But, perhaps we could look at the likes of how Ards and North Down bring in tribute acts with singers on a pleasant July afternoon. Can we start putting meat on the bones of who will play?
The council website describes its previous ‘Park Life’ 2025 programme as a summer of “free family fun” across five of the district’s public parks over the school summer holidays.
It reads: “The Park Life Summer Programme is bursting with exciting children’s activities and imaginative themed days.
“With something happening every week throughout the summer, the Park Life Programme 2025 is the perfect way to enjoy free fun, fresh air, and family time.”
In chambers a council officer responded: “The programme for this year is due to go out next month. We have different types of music such as Jazz and various others.
“I would be delighted to get feedback from members. We will have communications going out by the end of the month.”
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