"This event does not reflect our values and represents an isolated case in what typically sees Vision deliver over 100 community-focused events every year. "The trust commissioned a nationally reputed arts company to perform at a live event within some of the libraries we operate across the borough," they said. "The performance, which had been previously staged by the arts company across the UK, featured a performer in a costume that was inappropriate for our audience. In that email, Cllr Huggett also claimed that some residents who tried to complain to the leader were "blocked and dismissed" - but Cllr Athwal has denied this.Ī Vision RCL spokesperson said it "supports the statement" made by Cllr Athwal and is conducting its own investigation. The leader of Redbridge Conservative Group, Linda Huggett, made clear her dismay in an email written to Cllr Athwal after the incident. Pointing to the fact that the council hasn't allowed a library closure in 11 years - "despite swingeing cuts leading to widespread closures all over the country" - Mr Streeting demanded reassurance that Vision "understands its responsibility". In his letter to Mr Varah, Mr Streeting also stressed this incident occurred in a borough library that is "hugely valued by the local community".
“The Redbridge Libraries Twitter account was operated by external contractor Vision - not by Redbridge Council.” The event was stopped after complaints were received, and Redbridge Council has since released an official statement regarding the incident.
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