As chairman of Corsham Town Council I would like to publicly thank the 20 plus businesses and retailers in the town who responded to my appeal for funds to allow the Christmas lights to continue.

More then £1,200 has been raised from them and added to the existing funds of £1,200 and £2,000 and we can go ahead.

The switch-on is planned from 6pm on December 1 at the town hall with, hopefully, festive live music.

I do hope the people of Corsham will appreciate what these generous businesses have done for them.

Coun Roger Fido

Corsham Town Council Chairman