THE seaside town of Scarborough has cancelled plans to switch on its Christmas 
lights after fears of a compensation claim if anyone was injured. The problems began when North Yorkshire Fire Service claimed the town centre could cope with only 2,000 visitors. The decision has outraged residents, who condemned it as yet another intrusion of the ‘nanny state’. Penny Marsden, an independent councilor and shopkeeper, said the whole thing was ‘a joke’. She said: ‘It is another result of the ill-thought-out regulations imposed by the government. This is a joyous occasion when children come out to enjoy the start of Christmas - and we are going to rob them of it.’ Town centre manager Malcolm Hall said he had tried to obtain anti-surge barriers and stewards, but had failed. ‘We’re all bitterly disappointed, but the health and safety of people is paramount,’ he added. Evening Standard 13/11/06.
lights after fears of a compensation claim if anyone was injured. The problems began when North Yorkshire Fire Service claimed the town centre could cope with only 2,000 visitors. The decision has outraged residents, who condemned it as yet another intrusion of the ‘nanny state’. Penny Marsden, an independent councilor and shopkeeper, said the whole thing was ‘a joke’. She said: ‘It is another result of the ill-thought-out regulations imposed by the government. This is a joyous occasion when children come out to enjoy the start of Christmas - and we are going to rob them of it.’ Town centre manager Malcolm Hall said he had tried to obtain anti-surge barriers and stewards, but had failed. ‘We’re all bitterly disappointed, but the health and safety of people is paramount,’ he added. Evening Standard 13/11/06.
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