On Air Now Late Night Love Songs 11:00pm - 1:00am
Now Playing Michael Jackson I Just Can't Stop Loving You

Town Team's vow after tree vandalised in Stalybridge

Image credit: Stalybridge Town Team.

Stalybridge Town Team say they will continue in their efforts to improve the town for residents after the town's Christmas lights tree was vandalised.

The ‘Community Christmas Tree’ was pulled down with the main pole bent and white picket fencing surrounding the tree damaged over the festive holidays.

In a statement, the team said: “The volunteers of Stalybridge Town Team, in partnership with Tameside Council, made the lights safe and re-fenced the damaged area.

“Thoughtless vandals have spoilt it for many people who have praised the Christmas tree when lit up in the evening. Stalybridge Town Team volunteers will continue to make the town centre a nicer place to shop, work and live.”

Stalybridge MP Jonathan Reynolds said: “It was very sad to see the scene in Stalybridge. 

“Some loved the light up tree, some didn’t, but what a shame something designed for years of use didn’t last the festive season.”

📰 Sign up to our newsletter ðŸ“°

Want to get regular round-ups of news in your local area straight to your inbox? Simply enter your email address and tick the box below. 

Newsletter

Read more from the Tameside Reporter

Click here for more of the latest news

Click here to read the latest edition of the paper online

Click here to find out where you can pick up a copy of the paper

More from Tameside Reporter

Weather

  • Thu

    9°C

  • Fri

    12°C

  • Sat

    13°C

  • Sun

    14°C

  • Mon

    11°C