A Cambridgeshire town has replaced its Christmas tree after the local council described the original as an “absolute disgrace” that looked “half dead or dying”. Wisbech Town Council posted on Facebook that it was aware of the state of the real tree delivered and had demanded a healthier specimen.
Terry Jordan, the council’s clerk, said the 35ft tree was swapped for a 28ft one, which he called a “very good healthy specimen”. He said the supplier attributed problems with taller trees to this year’s hot weather, which had made it harder for them to get nutrients and water.
The original tree arrived on Wednesday, and on inspection council staff spotted dead branches and gaps. Mr Jordan likened the situation to returning any faulty goods, adding that the replacement had left the authority happy.
In 2023, the nearby town of March drew attention for its wonky Christmas tree. Mr Jordan noted that a comment about that episode led to someone pointing out Wisbech’s tree had stayed up a month after Christmas.
