THE price of bunting for decorating Carnforth's streets has been investigated by the town's chamber of trade, Carnforth town councillors heard.

Cllr Larry Branyan raised concerns that the town council could be committed to maintenance costs if it took part in the bunting project.

The town council's tourism committee agreed that if the chamber of trade wanted financial help, they could apply for a town council grant.

It was reported to the committee that the Chamber of Trade has investigated

the prices of bunting for use in the town. Cllr Branyan expressed his concern

that the Town Council could be committing itself to the ongoing costs of

maintaining bunting if it becomes involved in such a project.

It was suggested that Cllr Barbu speaks with the Chamber of Trade with a view

to the bunting being a project they may wish to carry out. If the Chamber of

Trade would like a financial contribution from the Town Council, they are free to

make an application via the grants and donations procedure.