The christmas market is here, though much smaller than usual, and the lights are in the trees. I suppose that is it for our christmas decorations.

Our business rates go up by £120 per month next year. Why is our council so adamant not to make the town centre festive. Last year visitors to our city were so disapointed at the state of our precinct. We should be encouraging the visitors to our city, and this is not the way to do it. Take a look at the Marlands centre, each year they really get into the christmas spirit and I am sure people get a lot of pleasure from thier effort.

Carol Stefanicki, Southampton