Parents turn to costume swap to cut Halloween costs
Summary
Knowsley Council is offering families in Merseyside a free Halloween costume swap during half-term. The scheme aims to help parents save money and reduce textile waste by encouraging families to reuse costumes.Key Facts
- Lola Roberts said a clown costume her son chose cost £40, so she showed him free alternatives.
- The swap scheme is running at Prescot Library during the school half-term.
- Children can try on costumes and take part in craft activities.
- Roberts said she had set aside unwanted costumes to donate for other families to reuse.
- Grace Barlow of Knowsley Council said the scheme aims to ease financial pressure on parents and reduce textile waste.
- The council plans to accept unwanted costumes at library collection points after Halloween for reuse next year.
- The council hopes the Halloween swap will continue in future years.
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