Cllr Waddelove, in his letter to Ms Turpin, said: “I consider this event to be wholly inappropriate for children of such a young age. It is a taxpayer-subsidised venue, receiving significant public funding each year. “I believe that events which advance ideological or social agendas to very young children fail to meet those obligations. OTHER NEWS:She added: "Mini Pride is a family-friendly creative event for young children and their carers. “You raise the issue of public funding and accountability.