A TOWN Council is planning a 'low-key' affair when it comes to Christmas this year. 

Penmaenmawr Town Council said this is due to a change in health and safety legislation and also due to a change in staff at the town council.

A statement on Facebook said: "The change in legislation has resulted in the local volunteers who formed the 'Light Up Pen' group deciding that the new legislation was too much for them to deal with and they would not be able to achieve the National Highway Sector Scheme HERS accreditation that was now required.

"The town council extends a huge thankyou to Light Up Pen."

Cllr Chris Williams, mayor of Penmaenmawr, said “The group did a fantastic job dedicating a lot of time to bring us enjoyment over Christmas. We hope to work closely with members of the group and indeed the wider community, to ensure we use their knowledge and enthusiasm to light up Pen to their high standard in the years ahead.”

The town council is currently working "diligently in partnership" with Conwy County Borough Council to meet the new requirements and to make sure that some festive decorations can be displayed.

The statement on Facebook added: "A thorough review is scheduled for January to ensure that all the necessary requirements to meet the new health and safety standards are in place for the future."

The change in circumstances has also impacted the 'Lighting Up Event' usually organised for the Remembrance Tree.

The event at the moment is likely not to go ahead. 

The statement said: "This should not stop those wanting to dedicate a light to someone special letting the town council know the name(s) of those special people and every effort will be made to arrange a banner displaying the names."

Anyone who wishes to make a dedication and email the clerk at clerk@penmaenmawr.org

An update on the arrangements for the lighting of Penmaenmawr will be issued as and when they are confirmed.