Melling Christmas Lights

Article: 6 November 2023

Melling Parish Council has purchased new Christmas lights this year. The lights will be placed along Waddicar Lane by the shops and on various routes into and out of the parish, namely Spencers Lane, Rock Lane and Prescot Road.

The lights will be switched on during the evening of 10th November and will remain on until January.

The process of procuring the lights has been lengthy. It began in May and is documented within the minutes of the Parish Council meetings which can be viewed at www.mellingparishcouncil.uk/minutes

The process of installing the lights is also lengthy because we are required to obtain permissions, to fit additional infrastructure within the lamp posts to power the lights and to secure the services of accredited contractors to install them.

We are aware that several queries have been raised about the positioning of the lights. Unfortunately it is simply not possible for lights to be positioned at the entrance of every estate and street within the Parish, however, it is hoped that the majority of residents will be able to enjoy the lights in at least one of the locations chosen.

Melling Parish Council would like to wish all residents a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.