Budget cuts had meant the lights budget would be halved
Belfast local elected representatives this week claimed Christmas has been “saved” for the city, after the council agreed to U-turn on a proposed cutting of its festive lights.
However John Greer, Director of Economic Development told councillors not only was there no budget to allow lighting arterial routes this year, but the city centre lighting would be slashed by a half. “The original lighting scheme on that contract is to be awarded on the basis that the Director of Finance will find the money from underspends or otherwise from specified reserves.”
A Belfast City Council spokesperson said after the meeting: “Councillors have agreed that Belfast will mark the 2023 festive season with a combination of a traditional lights switch-on event and a city centre-wide programme of entertainment and animation at weekends in the run-up to Christmas.Alliance Councillor Michael Long said Christmas was “saved” for the city, after the u-turn. He said: “It is understandable finances need to be looked at in the current climate.
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