Christmas Celebration Lighting - Freedom of information requests

Title or Description: Christmas Celebration Lighting
FOI Number: 15881
Date Received: 17/11/2021
Type of Request: FOI
Request or Question: I would like to know the amount spend on Christmas celebrations from 2016 to date. I would like the information to be itemised where possible with details of any expenditure.
(Information Management team then requested clarification)

Clarification received: I refer to lighting and any events organised for the general public.
Response: 2016      £4,922.75
2017      £4,583.60
2018      £6,560.12
2019      £5,517.11
2020      £5,924.17
2021      Figures not yet available.

The figures provided are for the erection and removal of Christmas tree lights on the trees that Scottish Borders Council are responsible for.
For information, Christmas light switch-on events are organised by individual communities and not SBC. Please see the following link which provides contact information for Community Councils who may be able to assist.
Related links: Community Councils