BROMSGROVE’S annual Christmas lights switch-on – due to take place tomorrow (Saturday) – has been cancelled.
The district council took the decision due to health and safety concerns relating to adverse weather conditions.
Storm Bert is forecast to hit the country and the Midlands, bringing heavy rain and high winds for most of the day.
UPDATE
The Wellbeing Tree in St John’s Street, Bromsgrove (opposite Waitrose) has, at short notice, organised for some of the Christmas Market stalls to set up in its premises from 11am until 4.30pm – click here for the full story.
In a statement. Bromsgrove District Council said: “Following an extensive assessment of the weather forecast and coordination with our contractors, the impact of the expected wind speeds and gusts were deemed potentially unsafe for temporary structures.
“St John’s Christmas Market is also cancelled tomorrow.”
The Primrose Hospice Lights of Love switch-on which was also due to take place at 6pm outside Asda has also been cancelled due to the weather.
