It is now officially Christmas and this can mean only one thing in Surbiton – is the Christmas tree good enough?

In 2013 Surbiton’s Waitrose, who had sponsored that year’s tree, was presented with “the most middle class petition” to improve the “ugly sight” that sat in the middle of the roundabout near the station.

Two years on, some residents have been left disappointed with the tree, yet again.

Complaints that the pine tree sponsored by local businesses does not have enough decorations, lights or sparkle have been voiced.

In fact, some have even gone so for as to suggest residents should add their own decorations in a guerrilla-style takeover.

But Surbiton Hill councillor Malcolm Self has expressed worries for people potentially “on stepladders in the middle of a roundabout where buses go round”.

The Surbiton Business Community, made up of business owners and councillors come together to plan Christmas events and decorations in Surbiton each February.

Coun Self is also part of the group.

He said: “The more people to do stuff, the better it is. What we do not want is one person doing everything.

“I think it could be improved, there is definitely room for improvement.

“Each year we have got a bit better.”