'Penny-pinching Scrooge' Tory council axes Christmas trees

Christmas In Kelso Town Square (Image: Paul Kelly)

CASH-STRAPPED Scottish Borders Council has been accused of a “Scrooge-like” mentality after its decision to axe the provision of Christmas trees to communities across the region.

With the local authority having to make across-the-board savings the action is expected to net in the region of £13,000 a year.