“There have been complaints in the past and remarks about the disappointing light displays so you can now feel and hear the difference. Everyone I speak to has spoken about how lovely they look. It produces lots of festive cheer throughout the town.”Ĭlaire Wakefield, owner of the Old Bell pub in Bell Street, said: “It is beautiful. She said: “It is good to see all the different shops decorated. In a way, it’s them repaying the retailers.”Ĭhloe James, manager of Temptations gift shop in Bell Street, said she liked the trees. I think it’s great that the council is paying for it. Laurence Morris, owner of Laurence Menswear in Duke Street, said: “It looks like a vast improvement on last year. Independent business owners say they are grateful.
New string lights have been hung in while illuminated stars have been put up in the trees in front of the town hall.
