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Horsham's festive lights make national news

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Published Date: 08 December 2009
HORSHAM made the national news this morning (Tuesday December 8) over its Christmas lights - or rather the lack of them.
BBC Breakfast visited the town for its story on how some councils have cut back on festive lights to save money.

District council chairman Roger Paterson was interviewed putting the council's case, while local businessman Vic Jannells said that the lack of lights could have an affect on trade.

What do you think? Add your comments below.

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  • Last Updated: 08 December 2009 8:55 AM
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Mija Hughes,

Horsham 08/12/2009 14:18:31
It is such a pity that one of the things that Horsham really excelled at has been so harshly cut. Okay less decoration would have been acceptable but virtually none has made Horsham quite a depressing place to shop in as it just doesn't feel 'Xmassy'. I am sure traders will lose out to other towns that have put up some decent lights - so I think this was definitely a wrong decision by the council!
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Emma Buckland,

Southwater, nr Horsham 08/12/2009 14:51:34
I am ttally disguted with the council, Horshan used to be well known for its christmas lights and and we used to spend an evening driving around looking at the lights and that would include the town. the turning on off the light used to be a big occasion for families where the lights would be turned on by the panto star and there would be firework this marked the begining of christmas. it is very sad to go into town now it does not feel at all christmasy! and with young children it is sad
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Ian Morris,

Horsham 10/12/2009 13:41:36
I agree the town looks dull and dreary without the usual lights but then some Scrooges obviously complained about the cost last year. Mind you we used to have a brilliant summer carnival as well so maybe it's just a sign of the times.
How about a reforendum on whether the lights should be reinstated for next year? I'm sure the County Times would print forms or set up an on-line vote as their "donation" to the cause.If its a "yes" the Council and traders would have the best part of a year to organise fund raising events and sponsorship to help with the cost?
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Tracey Henneker,

Horsham 11/12/2009 14:42:50
Can someone from the Council explain, perhaps via WSCT next week, exactly WHY there are so few Christmas lights this year? The only explanation I have heard is that it is to save money - a reduction from £70k to £14.5k I believe I heard on the news - but surely they won't have thrown away the ones they used in previous years when the town centre looked spectacular. I'm sure most of Horsham's residents will be putting up the same decorations they bought in previous years - don't the council do the same?
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Renee Higgs,

Horsham 15/12/2009 11:45:54
I have lived in Horsham for 19 years, that is my whole life and the christmas lights were what really made the whole town come to life! It bought people from places like Hampshire and all over to see them as they were absolutely awesome to watch being turned on with the really great firework show. And now it is dead as anything in Horsham with the increase in the amount of shops being closed; let alone not being able to walk through really pretty streets when the lights go on. It is like a dream and it really brings the magic of christmas out and brings about the festivities in everyone. If they need to save money why dont they get donation boxes as I am sure people would be more than willing to give at such a wonderful time of year?
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Andrew....,

Roffey 16/12/2009 14:14:44
I am happy that the councill has decided not to waste our money on christmas lights.
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