A town’s Christmas tree has been axed for another year.

The festive pine will not be put up outside Worthing Town Hall for a second year after the arrangement was scrapped last year due to “financial challenges”.

A tree will be placed in Montague Street as usual.

The council said it is considering whether a tree could be planted outside the council building in Chapel Road.

A spokesman said plans for 2025 have not been considered.

“There will be a Christmas tree in Montague Street this winter to bring some festive cheer to everyone visiting and working in our town centre,” he said.

“We have prioritised this location as it can be enjoyed by more people.

“We are not currently planning to put a Christmas tree outside Worthing Town Hall this year, but we are exploring whether a tree could be planted outside the building, which would provide a longer-lasting benefit to the town as well as during the winter holidays.

“We have not considered the arrangements for Christmas 2025 yet.”