AN action group is being set up to improve festive lights in Malton and Norton next year.

The move follows a number of complaints about this year's display.

Volunteers are urged to come forward to explore ways of enhancing the display in future, according to the chairman of Ryedale District Council, Lindsay Burr.

She is calling a meeting early in the New Year with the aim of mounting a fundraising campaign, and developing a plan for the lights.

"This year's displays were not up to standard, but we do need help from volunteers to make them a success," she said.

She said one of the biggest problems was health and safety laws on electrical connections to premises.

She added: "In the past, I think there has been bad communication because it seems that no one seemed to know who was in charge of the lighting displays."