- Request
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The purpose of this request is to gather data on the average figure the council spends on Christmas lights and decorations. Specifically, I am seeking information on the following:
1. The annual spend on Christmas lights per year, for the following years:
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2. The annual spend on Christmas decorations (e.g. trees), for the following years:
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
3. The estimated energy consumption (in kWh) of the Christmas lights, for the following years:
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
If the council does not maintain separate records for the categories mentioned (e.g. Christmas lights and decorations) and instead utilizes a consolidated budget for all festive or annual decorations, please provide the total budget figure for the relevant years. If possible, provide an estimate or breakdown of the portion typically allocated to Christmas-related expenses.
- Decision
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I can confirm that the information requested is held by Lincolnshire County Council. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.
1-2.
2020 - Christmas lights: £31,000
2020 - Christmas decorations (eg trees): £3,200
2021 - Christmas lights: £31,000
2021 - Christmas decorations (eg trees): £3,744
2022 - Christmas lights: £33,771
2022 - Christmas decorations (eg trees): £3,270
2023 - Christmas lights: £76,755
2023 - Christmas decorations (eg trees): £1,325
*Please note that extra lighting structures were purchased within 2023 to be used during 2024, 2025 and beyond. Projected:
2024 - Christmas lights: £44,206
2024 - Christmas decorations (eg trees): n/a
*Please note that some of the costs of these lights and decorations are offset by charging entry to light trails and displays.
3. LCC does not separate out electricity usage solely for this event or for Christmas lights or decorations
- Reference number
- FOI 10383761
- Date request received
- 27/08/24
- Date of decision
- 27/09/24