'A massive rip-off': Villagers FUMING over tiny Christmas tree which had a huge price tag
Stunned villagers have blasted council bosses for shelling out £1,450 for a Christmas tree - which stands at just SIX FEET tall. The spruce, planted in Diggle, Oldham, was funded by Oldham Council and a local village association to be the village's first 'permanent' Christmas tree.
One said on Facebook: "Wow, massively ripped off there! A 6ft tree will cost approx £60 to £100 depending on where you buy from then you add labour costs and you'll be far far less than the £1,450 you've paid." They said: “The concrete base for the temporary tree is broken, and the cost to fix it was £500 plus £750 for a temporary tree. TOTAL £1,250. The cost of the permanent tree was £1,450. This includes cost of labour, electricity hook up and lights.
She said: “Following discussions between the council and Diggle Village Association , it was agreed to plant a living Christmas tree as this is a much sustainable option compared to previous years, when disposable trees were on show.
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