Christmas lights return to four Bournemouth areas in November

Summarised from Bournemouth Echo's report · Updated 20 Oct, 14:32 · Archive

Christmas lights will return to four Bournemouth areas from mid-November as part of a new pilot project.

Bournemouth Town Council has announced that Christmas lights will return to four areas of the town from the evening of 15 November. The pilot project will see 80 columns lit up across Charminster, Kinson, Moordown, and Winton to create a welcoming atmosphere for residents, shoppers, and businesses throughout the festive period.

Neighbourhood shopping parades in Bournemouth have been without Christmas lights since winter 2023, when BCP Council cancelled the funding to save money. Town council leaders confirmed the new pilot aims to test the operational, financial, and community benefits of extending festive lighting to parts of Bournemouth with limited or no seasonal decorations. The project will be funded primarily through Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy receipts, which are generated from local housing and commercial developments.

Counsellor Mark Anderson, who presented the motion to the council, said the lights 'bring people together, support our local high streets, and create a sense of pride and community during the festive season'.

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