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Stock image of Christmas lights.<\/p>\nCouncil chiefs say the annual event has become a ‘health and safety concern’Stock image of Christmas lights.<\/p>\n
The Christmas lights switch-on event in Bromsgrove High Street has been cancelled for 2025 over safety fears.<\/p>\n
Bromsgrove District Council <\/a>said the annual event had become a “health and safety concern” after becoming too popular and overcrowded.<\/p>\n But despite axing the event, lights will still be turned on in the town centre from the middle of November.<\/p>\n READ MORE: <\/strong>Former Spotted Dog landlord Michael John Tighe, 78, dies before sexual assault trial<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Coun Bernard McEldowney said: \u201cAs the event has grown over the years, it has become more and more popular, to such an extent that it has become a health and safety concern.”<\/p>\n The portfolio holder for leisure added: “After listening to the experts, and with limited space available and the forecast number of attendees, we\u2019ve had to make the difficult decision to cancel the light switch-on event.”<\/p>\n Don’t miss the biggest and breaking stories by signing up to the BirminghamLive newsletter here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Coun Sue Baxter, deputy leader at the council, said the decision to cancel the event was “tough”.<\/p>\n She said: “While we realise many residents and visitors will be disappointed, their safety is paramount.<\/p>\n “This is what was at the forefront of our minds when making this tough decision.<\/p>\n Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755734420_66_1_JS169641512.jpg\")
Stock image of Christmas lights.<\/p>\n