26/07/2026
We would like to apologise sincerely to our neighbours and local residents for the disruption caused by a private booking at Hook Village Hall this evening.
Unfortunately, the event was substantially over-occupied, together with unacceptable and potentially dangerous parking throughout the surrounding residential streets.
The situation ultimately required Police attendance.
We fully appreciate the impact this will have had on those living close to the Hall, particularly any noise, additional traffic and obstruction caused by vehicles. This is not the standard we expect from anyone hiring our Hall, and we are extremely disappointed that the conditions under which the Hall was hired were not respected.
The Committee will be reviewing the circumstances surrounding tonight's booking, and whether further measures are required to prevent a similar situation occurring again.
Hook Village Hall is an important community facility, but being a community venue also means we have a responsibility to our neighbours. We take that responsibility seriously.
We apologise again to everyone affected this evening.
Hook Village Hall Committee