Health and safety rules are proving to be an insurmountable obstacle when it comes to hanging a ‘Merry Christmas’ sign from a bridge in Telford, a meeting heard.

The sign at a pedestrian and cycle bridge over Britannia Way in Hadley had been a feature of the festive season and its absence has prompted comments and speculation on social media.

Councillor Jasmine Bennett (Hadley Castle ward) asked if Hadley and Leegomery Parish Council could publish something to explain the situation.

“A man couldn’t see it from his window last year and he can’t see it from his window this year,” said Councillor Bennett at the meeting on Tuesday (December 2).

“There was a lot of stick given to us about it not being up.”

Officials said there had been “extensive meetings” with highways officials about

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