Christmas is just around the corner! It’s exciting for those who prefer twinkling lights and mulled wine over all the scary things that Halloween brings. Unfortunately, Sheffield won’t be having its Christmas light switch-on event for a second consecutive year due to ‘safety’ concerns.
Sheffield City Council say that construction work on Fargate meant it wouldn’t be safe for large crowds in the city centre at the same time. Adding that the decision wasn’t ‘made easily’, but instead, the Christmas entertainment will be spread across the weekend. So not all is lost.
There may not be the traditional countdown and switch-on outside the Town Hall, but there will be Christmas activities taking place.
The BBC reported that Councillor Martin Smith, chair of economic development, said: “The decision not to hold a traditional, large scale switch-on event wasn’t made easily, but the safety of residents and visitors will always be our priority and having entertainment spread across the whole weekend is the best option to ensure this.”
The issue is due to delays in the Fargate improvement scheme, with issues such as paving supplies, ground conditions and technical approval for new bins that are to blame.
The Sheffield Christmas market is set to return it was announced earlier this month. It’s said to take place from the 14th of November up until Christmas Eve. Guests can expect all the independent food and drink stalls as well as places to buy gifts for loved ones this Christmas.
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