There will be three Christmas trees again in Alderley

by Lisa Reeves

Tuesday 31^st October 2017

Tue 31^st Oct 2017

Alderley Edge will once again see three Christmas trees lighting up the village this festive season.

Unfortunately, for the first time in many years there was no Christmas Tree in the centre of the village last year but Councillor Craig Browne is pleased to confirm this will not be the case this year.

In the past the Council has put up three Christmas Trees in Alderley Edge - at the top of Ryleys Lane, at Wood Gardens and at The Parade. However, last year it was not possible to have one in the usual position outside Waitrose because of a company policy on flammable objects within a 6m distance of their building.

As a result the Parish Council has explored alternative locations and is pleased to confirm that a Christmas tree will be placed on the island at the bottom of Macclesfield Road this year.

Councillor Craig Browne said "I am pleased to confirm that we will once again have three Christmas trees in the village this year. Unfortunately, it will not be possible to have one on The Parade (outside Waitrose) again, due to difficulties caused by some of the existing street furniture; however, I have been in discussion with ANSA and CE Highways and they have given their approval to a tree being located on the island at the bottom of Macclesfield Road instead."

He added "The junction is an important gateway to Alderley Edge and it will be nice to have a Christmas tree at both ends of the village this year. The footpath across the island will be closed off by CE Highways, whilst the Christmas tree is in situ."

Comments

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Karen Robinson

Tuesday 31^st October 2017 at 5:31 pm

At the moment we won't be able to have the tree on wood gardens as there is contractor containers right on top of the electric connections for where the tree will go! I spoke to what looked like a foreman this morning and they will be there until all the new roofs have been completed. I personally can't see that being in the next 4 weeks!

Craig Browne

Tuesday 31^st October 2017 at 5:48 pm

Hi Karen,

I have taken this up with Peaks & Plains, who have assured me that the green container unit will be moved to accommodate the Christmas Tree. The work is being carried out by Allied Roofing and is not due to be completed until January.

Kind regards,
Craig

Tuesday 31^st October 2017 at 9:36 pm

That's good Craig thanks. Although the foreman looking person this morning didn't have a clue lol

Duncan Herald

Wednesday 8^th November 2017 at 9:20 am

When putting an xmas tree at the bottom of Macc. Rd., where will the electricity come from? Will it involve closing part of the road, whilst the power is 'provided'?
I'm not grumbling, just curious.

Wednesday 8^th November 2017 at 1:08 pm

Hi Duncan,

The electricity feed will be taken from the lamp column on the island. This has been approved by CE Highways, who will be putting in a duct underneath the footpath. The footpath will remain closed whilst the Christmas tree is in place, but there will be no road closure (other than during the lights switch-on event, of course).

Kind regards,
Craig