HERE we are again, Christmas in Warrington town centre.

We have another beautiful Christmas tree, dazzling street lighting and, this year a gigantic illuminated reindeer to celebrate the season and decorate the town for residents and visitors.

What a pity the council has decided, yet again, to erect steel barriers around the tree giving the impression of the need to fend off would-be thugs in the town centre.

If anyone wanted to get to these decorations they’d only have to hop over the barrier.

Why can’t we have a picket fence which does the same job, but looks more aesthetically pleasing and enhances our lovely town?

MRS PM SHIELS Warrington