Oakham Christmas Tree and the poor installation of lights by Lite Ltd, discussed on Rutland Radio
and reported in Rutland Times.
Cllr Alf Dewis Deputy Mayor spoke about the tree and how it had be straightened. Although during the interview
it was obvious he had not looked at the tree since last weekend, he had not noticed the large single
blue bauble which appeared.
Cllr Dewis said Lite Ltd would also be returning to carry out improvements throughout the town.
Lite Ltd have not yet replied to my email.
Lite Ltd are also blocking comments on their page, not surprising when you see their marketing
image and what is the actual reality here in Oakham.
Rob Persani has announced a provisional offer of a replacement Christmas tree.
It is good to see the community and local media finally taking on our shoddy council.
for many years they have failed to fulfill such a basic task at Christmas.
The Rutland Times Report:
http://www.rutland-times.co.uk/news/local/facebook-campaign-forces-christmas-tree-improvement-1-6454694
Facebook campaign forces Christmas tree improvement
“We have had words with the Rotary Club,” said Coun Dewis. “They have a meeting on Thursday.
“It is also leaning at a rakish angle. I have asked the town council’s contractor to make sure the tree is safe.”
Coun Dewis said this year’s lights had not been set up in the right way. “I don’t think it’s a very good display at all,” he added.
“They are not strung very well. They have been done up and down rather than around the tree. You can actually pull the electric cords which seems very dangerous.
“I have asked the contractor to re-string the lights.”
Lite Ltd installs Christmas illuminations in hundreds of towns and cities across the UK, from giant shopping centre displays to more small-scale projects like the one in Oakham.
Yesterday managing director Paul Taylor said: “I was aware that the lights on the Christmas tree had some negative feedback but I have got crews going in today to rectify the situation.”
Mr Taylor said the contract with Oakham Town Council had so far been “proactive and positive.” He said the town now had the latest LED lighting which gave huge savings on energy costs.
and reported in Rutland Times.
Cllr Alf Dewis Deputy Mayor spoke about the tree and how it had be straightened. Although during the interview
it was obvious he had not looked at the tree since last weekend, he had not noticed the large single
blue bauble which appeared.
Cllr Dewis said Lite Ltd would also be returning to carry out improvements throughout the town.
Lite Ltd have not yet replied to my email.
Lite Ltd are also blocking comments on their page, not surprising when you see their marketing
image and what is the actual reality here in Oakham.
Rob Persani has announced a provisional offer of a replacement Christmas tree.
It is good to see the community and local media finally taking on our shoddy council.
for many years they have failed to fulfill such a basic task at Christmas.
The Rutland Times Report:
http://www.rutland-times.co.uk/news/local/facebook-campaign-forces-christmas-tree-improvement-1-6454694
Facebook campaign forces Christmas tree improvement
“We have had words with the Rotary Club,” said Coun Dewis. “They have a meeting on Thursday.
“It is also leaning at a rakish angle. I have asked the town council’s contractor to make sure the tree is safe.”
Coun Dewis said this year’s lights had not been set up in the right way. “I don’t think it’s a very good display at all,” he added.
“They are not strung very well. They have been done up and down rather than around the tree. You can actually pull the electric cords which seems very dangerous.
“I have asked the contractor to re-string the lights.”
Lite Ltd installs Christmas illuminations in hundreds of towns and cities across the UK, from giant shopping centre displays to more small-scale projects like the one in Oakham.
Yesterday managing director Paul Taylor said: “I was aware that the lights on the Christmas tree had some negative feedback but I have got crews going in today to rectify the situation.”
Mr Taylor said the contract with Oakham Town Council had so far been “proactive and positive.” He said the town now had the latest LED lighting which gave huge savings on energy costs.
