Derry's Christmas lights are set to be turned off from midnight for the 2023 festive season amid the cost of living crisis.
The majority of other councils in Northern Ireland have no plans to reduce the hours their Christmas lights will be running.
A spokesperson for Derry City and Strabane District Council said that its budget for the lights and trees across the council for the current year has been allocated and arrangements are currently in place to have all the Christmas lights off from midnight.
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They added: "Moving forward, Council obviously faces significant financial challenges as it moves towards striking the rates for 2023/24.
"A Finance Working Group has been established where Elected Members are examining all budgets in detail and reviewing all possible saving opportunities in advance of the Council striking the rate for 2023/24."
Fermanagh and Omagh council said they are reviewing their plans following the cancellation of their Halloween fireworks displays due to "financial pressures".
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