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Calls made to cancel Paisley fireworks and Christmas lights switch-on

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A Paisley councillor has called for major events including the town's fireworks display and Christmas lights switch-on to be cancelled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.Renfrewshire Council previously said an announcement would be made on whether the celebrations would go ahead - along with festive switch-ons in Renfrew and Johnstone - by next Tuesday.But as Scotland continues to gradually move out of lockdown, bosses confirmed this week they were holding their decision to ensure they can reflect on the latest guidance issued by the Scottish Government.Last month the local authority pulled the plug on all its large-scale events throughout summer and autumn, including Paisley's Hallowe'en weekend and the town's Spree festival.Since.

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