Overview
- The 65ft (20m) fir was placed in Victoria Square over the weekend outside Birmingham City Council’s offices.
- Market stalls are also being assembled in the city centre in advance of the annual German-themed event.
- Residents objected that it is too early in October, noting Halloween and Bonfire Night have not yet passed.
- Some locals used the timing to question council priorities, citing missed bin collections and financial concerns in their comments.
- The market is scheduled to run from 1 November to 24 December, and the council has been asked for comment.