IT IS THE time of year for people to come together, amidst the sparkling festive lights, decorated trees and celebrations with family and friends.
Chief Executive Kevin Dicks with the chairman, Coun Rod Laight.
But it can also be a lonely time for people especially the elderly, those who find themselves homeless and residents who have lost loved ones.
I commend the charities and businesses who are opening their doors on Christmas Day to alleviate loneliness and I also urge you to look in on your neighbour, even just to share a mince pie – it could mean the world.
It is the season of goodwill after all.
I hope you all have a great Christmas and my warmest wishes for 2020.
Rod Laight
Bromsgrove District Council Chairman
