I NOTE that York Business Pride, comprising of council and retail representatives, will be meeting next week to look at what events should be planned for Christmas 2006 (November 29).

What an ideal time to put their thinking caps on for planning York Christmas lights for next year. Instead of having to go out with their begging bowl with only a few weeks to the Christmas switch on the council could plan some really exciting money-spinning events throughout the year, not just last minute thinking, and dazzle York city centre. Come on York council, show us what you can do!

Mrs J Hields,

Irwin Avenue,

Heworth, York.

Updated: 10:53 Monday, December 05, 2005