Organisers of a major Christmas lights display are blaming red tape for the cancellation of their 2024 event, sparking a council stoush.
A Christmas tradition in Melbourne’s bayside has been cancelled as organisers blame council red tape for leaving them with “overwhelming” costs and insurmountable logistical hurdles.mammoth Christmas display at 63 Grange Road
Organisers get an event permit from Bayside City Council each year, and draft traffic management plans to account for the hundreds of families driving by, and people visiting on foot. However, the council never went ahead with the survey, and insisted the organisers get traffic management companies on board and all their detailed plans organised first, he said.“A traffic management consultant I spoke with had the same opinion, , ‘I need to know if changed traffic conditions in certain areas are happening or not before we can really proceed, and give you a true and accurate traffic map, and obviously, our costings associated with it’.
Its officers worked with organisers for several months to provide a safe and fun event for the community, director of environment, recreation and infrastructure Jill Colson said.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
If students performed like VCE exam organisers have, they’d failReaders discuss the VCE examination debacle, the Myer Christmas windows launch cancellation, Kevin Rudd’s ambassadorial suitability and Donald Trump’s swathe of appointees.
Read more »
Organisers launch $325m bid for Southern Orcas to join NRL’s expansion plans7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »
MotoGP title rivals ask organisers not to host season finale in flood-hit ValenciaMotoGP riders on Thursday said it would be unethical to stage the season’s final race in Valencia, with six-times champion Marc Marquez saying funds needed to go to people devastated by floods
Read more »
Beloved Christmas Lights Display Cancelled Due to Council Red TapeThe Grange Road Lights show in Sandringham, a popular Christmas event that raises money for charity, has been cancelled this year. Organisers cited excessive paperwork and traffic management requirements from the local Bayside Council as the reason for the cancellation.
Read more »
Threat of shortages for Christmas shoppers as Woolworths warehouse workers start strikeMore than 1500 warehouse workers walked off the job today in a dispute over pay and conditions.
Read more »
Prince Harry’s solo Christmas plans revealedInvitations have reportedly been sent out for a virtual Christmas party Prince Harry will host in early December, continuing his support for causes close to his heart as his ties with the Royal Family grow more distant.
Read more »