NI council will not cut costs despite Christmas lights bill doubling

Costs have been revealed in a Freedom of Information request

A Northern Ireland council will not make any cuts to its Christmas illuminations plans despite revealing its festive electricity bill almost doubled this year.

Due to the rising price of energy, the total NMDDC spend on electricity for Christmas lights has shot up from £7,199 in 2021/22 by almost 90% to £13,067.09 in 2022/23.A council spokesperson said: “All arrangements for Christmas 2023 illuminations across Newry, Mourne and Down District Council will remain the same as last year.

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