County council considers festive lighting for towns

There may still be six months to go to Christmas, but Cork County Council is already thinking of providing towns with a festive treat.

Cllr Gerard “Santa” Murphy (FG) received widespread backing from other councillors when he asked officials to look at using the council’s Economic Development Fund (EDF) to finance Christmas lighting in towns and large villages throughout the county.

The EDF was set up by the council a couple of years ago to promote economic development. This funding is garnered from 1% of the rates income the county council receives every year.