{"id":70918,"date":"2026-05-07T09:27:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T09:27:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shefnews.co.uk\/?p=70918"},"modified":"2026-05-07T10:51:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T10:51:32","slug":"review-of-unnecessary-red-tape-preventing-attachments-to-lampposts-underway-in-rotherham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shefnews.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/05\/07\/review-of-unnecessary-red-tape-preventing-attachments-to-lampposts-underway-in-rotherham\/","title":{"rendered":"Review of \u201cunnecessary red tape\u201d preventing attachments to lampposts underway in Rotherham"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>People have raised concerns over the excessive checks required to hang floral displays and other seasonal decorations on street lamps in Rotherham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council voted unanimously to \u2018cut the unnecessary red tape\u2019 that hinders communities from celebrating key seasonal events like Remembrance Sunday, Easter and Christmas with decorations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A single lamppost check could cost around \u00a350 for some areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adam Carter, Brinsworth Councillor and Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group, said the additional costs are \u201cblockers\u201d to local identity.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said: \u201cIt really frustrates me because at a time where civic pride is having a real spotlight in our country, we&#8217;re having unnecessary bureaucracy. 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