A MAP has revealed the UK’s Grinch capital where the stingiest councils spend the least on Christmas cheer.
As the festive season gets into full swing, communities across the nation will look forward to light displays and other jolly celebrations in their cities.
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But the degree of merriment may vary depending on where you live, as figures from Gardening Express revealed the lowest UK council budgets.
The data has been compiled into spending per 1,000 people, based on their overall cost and population.
Ranking tenth in the tightest spenders was Sheffield, who are only forking out £173 per 1,000 residents on Christmas festivities this year.
A close ninth place was snapped up by Stoke-on-Trent where the council are only contributing £170.
Plymouth, Winchester and Doncaster are set to pour in just £141, £146, and £158 respectively.
Elsewhere, Salford council in Manchester is choosing to shell out £96, which is closely followed by Nottingham – where the budget is £94.
However, the top three lowest spenders don’t even reach £90.
Barnsley, in South Yorkshire, came in at third place, with a total of £89, while Lincoln, Lincolnshire, has set aside £86.
But, the council spending the least on their Christmas joy is St Albans City in Hertforshire, with just £78.
On the other end of the spectrum, Glasgow was named as the biggest festive spender.
The average spend per 1,000 people is expected to total a whopping £461.25 in comparison.
St Albans City and District council was contacted for comment.
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