No Christmas Lights For Church Street This Year

There will be no Christmas Lights in Market Harborough’s Church Street this year, because of health and safety concerns.

The announcement has upset traders in the street who have spoken to Hfm.

Harborough Council says it regrets the decision, which has been taken as existing electrical connections and brackets no longer comply with regulations, and there are ‘challenges’ relating to the installation of new brackets, eyebolts and new power supplies to accommodate the cross-street festive lighting.

However, new lights will be placed on the main Christmas Tree and other trees on The Square, and there will be a new display on the Symington Building.

Council Leader Neil Bannister said: “We recognise the importance of the town’s festive lighting and although it is with regret we are unable to continue to decorate Church Street we have focused resources on making displays in the town Square and The Symington Building really special this year and we will continue to work with local businesses to build on our festive celebrations in years to come.”

New lights planned for The Square

New lights planned for the Symington Building