Morecambe's West End to be lit up this Christmas

The scheme will see 40 decorative Christmas tree light motifs attached to lampposts along a 1.5km stretch from Claremont Road to Westgate Primary School.

Designed with sustainability in mind, each motif will include materials made from recycled plastics and will use low-energy LED bulbs, reflecting a modern, environmentally conscious approach to civic illumination.

Coun Lee Bradbury, chairperson of Morecambe Town Council’s festivals, sponsorships and events committee, said: “It has long been an ambition of this council to see more festive lighting spread around the town once again.

"While not on the scale of the illuminations of yesteryear, the hope is to continue to build on this display year on year – involving local people in the design and procurement of new motifs representing our community – so future generations can make the same memories that a lot of residents had growing up here.”

The West End lighting scheme follows the recent announcement of a Christmas Tree installation in Bare. Together, these initiatives are expected to boost community spirit, enhance pride in the area, and support the local retail and tourism economy during the festive season.

Coun Clark Kent, chairperson of Morecambe Town Council, added: “Many residents have expressed concerns about what may be on the horizon following Local Government Reorganisation, and we want to reassure people that Morecambe Town Council will still be here to represent them and look out for the town’s interests.”

"Projects like this help us do just that, ensuring money is well spent on improvements that are visible, valued, and make a real difference to our community.”