“The Mayor of Exmouth, Councillor Brian Cole, said: “Due to a lack of support, I regretfully have to announce that the 2017 Mayor’s Ball has been cancelled. Despite receiving support from local businesses, there has not been enough interest to enable me to ensure that I could hold the ball without running at a loss.”

http://www.exmouthjournal.co.uk/news/lack_of_interest_sees_exmouth_mayor_s_ball_cancelled_1_4883355

Might it also be that many people in Exmouth are none too happy with the council and the Mayor’s recent decisions and therefore feel unable to support their extra-curricular activities?