Name: Christmas not cancelled in Liverpool despite council cuts - LiverpoolWorld news bulletin
Uploaded: 2022-11-22T16:20:44.000Z
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Description: Liverpool will still have Christmas lights even if the city council has to pull the plug. It was revealed last week that the cash-strapped council is considering dramatically stripping back its festive plans. However, Liverpool BID Company, who contribute over two-thirds of the city centre displays, has vowed to continue to ensure the Christmas spirit remains.

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Christmas not cancelled in Liverpool despite council cuts

Liverpool will still have Christmas lights even if the city council has to pull the plug. It was revealed last week that the cash-strapped council is considering dramatically stripping back its festive plans. However, Liverpool BID Company, who contribute over two-thirds of the city centre displays, has vowed to continue to ensure the Christmas spirit remains.