Festival goes on despite protests

Coventry's Godiva Festival has been granted an entertainment licence despite protests from local residents.

Environmental Health officers and some residents had objected to the annual festival as noise levels were expected to be slightly higher than usual.

CV One has been organising the event, which will be held in Memorial Park between 4 and 6 July.

The Godiva Festival offers a variety of major events and activities including live music tents and stand-up comedy.

The council's city services spokeswoman, Hazel Noonan, said she was "delighted" the licence had been granted on Tuesday.

She said: "The Godiva Festival has become a fantastic event for thousands of people, firmly putting Coventry on the map as a great place for live entertainment.

"The majority of residents are behind it but we fully understand the concerns some people living close to the park have."