MEPA slaps Naxxar circus with enforcement order

The Malta Environment and Planning Authority (MEPA) has issued a stop and enforcement order against the operators of the Naxxar Circus after the 30 day period for the temporarily use of the land outside the Trade Fair Grounds had elapsed.

Last October, the Authority had given its 'no objection' to the Circus being organised in the parking area of the former Trade Fair grounds in Naxxar.

The Naxxar local council had also given its full consent for the temporary activity to be organised at this site. It was agreed that activity was not going to surpass the 30-day period.

In a statement, MEPA said that as from today, the circus, whose organisers include former Sliema local councillor Silvio Zammit, must stop its operations in this and any other site unless the necessary clearances are issued.

"The Police have been informed that any operation of the circus as from today is not according to law. So far, the circus operators have collaborated with the MEPA enforcement officials," the authority said.

According to MEPA, the local council will not be issuing any clearance for the operation of the circus to be extended.