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Asked by John

AQW 34940/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Communities

To ask the Minister for Communities whether his Department has issued guidance to councils on reducing the environmental impact of Christmas (i) decorations; and (ii) lighting schemes.

Asked by John Blair MLA on 7 November 2025

  • Answered
  • Written
  • After due date
Tabled
7 November 2025
Answer due by
24 November 2025
Answered
9 January 202663 days after tabling
Department
Department for Communities
Priority question
No

Answer

The Department for Communities will not be issuing guidance to councils on reducing the environmental impact of Christmas decorations or lighting schemes.

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