Covid-19. The Salvation Army Band was told that it could not perform its usual mix of festive tunes despite councillors admitting punters needed cheering up.
At a public protection committee meeting, councillor Peter Hunter slammed the decision to ban carolling, Lancs Live reports.
He fumed: "At this festive time I think we all need to keep up our spirits and a band playing in a town centre street is conducive to that."It’s not just a fundraising issue, it’s a morale issue.