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INFORMATION NOTE OF THE SERVICE DIRECTOR – RESOURCES

To present some alternative options that could be considered.

RESOLVED:

(1)       That the information note on Christmas Trees in Letchworth be noted;

(2)       That the comments contained in the Minute above be considered by the Service Director – Resources when considering future provision of Christmas Trees in Letchworth.

REASON FOR DECISION: To ensure that future provision of Christmas trees in Letchworth best benefits the residents and twon centre of Letchworth Garden City.

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The Chairman introduced the Information Note entitled Christmas Trees in Letchworth.

The District Council would in future provide some fund to Letchworth BID to purchase a Christmas Tree for the Town.

The Council also traditionally provided a Christmas tree to Garden House Hospice, although they have indicated that a tree was not required this year as they had building works planned.

The following Members took part in the debate:

·                     Councillor Terry Hone;

·                     Councillor David Levett.

The key points of the discussion were:

·                    That discussions should be held with the Town Centre Manager to seek their view of placement of the tree;

·                    That consideration should be given to where the tree should be placed, wither in Broadway Gardens or the Town Centre.