The annual extravaganza in Bournemouth returns while the council considers future financing options.
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected in Bournemouth as the town's air festival is set to begin ahead of a final decision over its future.But Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is looking at other ways of "sustainably financing" the four-day free festival.The event attracts about one million visitors and generates more than £30m for the local economy, according to BCP.
"The council does not have the resources to fund the air festival as it has been funded," he said, as he stressed that the authority is looking to fund and protect other frontline services.Mr Martin confirmed the council was in talks with businesses and considering various options, including sponsorships.
"I am hoping [this] will not be the last festival because that is why we are having talks with businesses.Fiona McArthur, operations manager of the Bournemouth Coastal Business Improvement District, said the festival generated "significant income for the area".
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