CREAM GOING OFF?

Cream's decision to relocate Creamfields from its spiritual Liverpool home to nearby Runcorn is looking slightly dodgy, as Halton Borough Council's licensing rules means tickets are going on sale before a licence has been approved.

Local residents - many of whom have already expressed reservations - have until May 31st to lodge objections to the licence; the council could then take another twenty days to consider the application.

Cream are confident that they'll get the green light:

James Barton, chief executive of Cream said: "Our track record speaks for itself for providing as safe and secure an event as possible, for all those in attendance, but also ensuring that we effectively minimise disruption for those living in neighbouring areas."

... but then, he's trying to sell tickets, so he'd have to sound pretty chipper, wouldn't he?

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