A number of Christmas lights across Bournemouth and Christchurch are being cancelled as part of BCP cost-cutting measures.
Commenting on this news, Mr Ellwood said: "The decision is so short-sighted and damaging to our local economy. Our appeal, for visitors and those living here, is the exceptional family experience we offer that gives the town a sense of pride and identity... This like the proposed cancelling of the Air Show, is more unwelcome news for Bournemouth."