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Belton lights "Better than Blackpool!" 

"Better than Blackpool!" was the verdict of chief judge, Belton Parish Councillor Tony Ferris on this year's Christmas lights competition.

Every Christmas Belton Parish Council invites residents in Belton, Beltoft and Sandtoft to decorate their homes and gardens. There's no formal entry procedure and a judging panel comprising parish councillors tour the Parish.

This year's winner, for the fourth consecutive year was Tony Gritton from Sandtoft. Joint runners-up were David McArdle from Westgate Road, Mandy & Mark Wilson from Sandtoft and Rod White of Carrhouse Road.

Awarding the prizes at the January meeting of Belton Parish Council, Cllr. Tony Ferris said: "The lights just get better. In fact I would say Belton is better than Blackpool! With the A161 running through the village, there isn't a suitable central location for a lights display, so we rely on our residents to brighten up the Parish at Christmas. Judging this year was exceptionally tough. Congratulations to our prize winners and a huge thank you to everyone who decorated their homes."