100% more to it than you’ve told us.I don't know whether the electrician would be an employee of the council, or an independent electrician commissioned by the council for the job. Either way, it never came to pass, because the householder refused to pay and the light display was never brought out again.
And that is what happened.
All good harmless fun, I know one guy in Worthing has raised £25k for charities since he’s been doing it.