SANTA is returning to the streets of Halesowen to spread festive cheer.

Councillor Stuart Henley organises the sleigh tour which is bringing festive joy to youngsters in the Halesowen North area.

The tour is not only cheering residents, it's also raising funds for Dudley Mayor's Charities, including Dudley Community First Responders, Mary Stevens Hospice, Ups N Downs group, Prostate Cancer, Real Mama Tribe, and Russells Hall's Neonatal Unit.

The sleigh was out on Tuesday December 5 and should be out again depending on good weather on Sunday (December 10) from 4pm-7pm; December 12, 13, 19, 20, 21 and 22.

Other dates could be added.

Councillor Henley, whose day job is as a firefighter, said: "I would like to thank everyone who is involved in the Santa run and also wish everyone in Halesowen a Merry Christmas."

Santa will be accompanied by his festive companions—the snowman, the Grinch, and the Christmas tree.

The sleigh tour has a Facebook page called Halesowen North Santa where routes and pictures can be seen.