Decision details

To discuss the introduction of a sustainable street lighting policy and Members are asked to approve the adoption of this policy.

RESOLVED:(i) That a decision on the proposed Sustainable Street Lighting Strategy be deferred for 4 weeks so that proposals could be brought forward to amend the action plan as follows:

a)     To action 4, to commit the Council to switching to a metered electricity supply;

b)     To action 11, to require all new luminaires to be fitted with switching mechanisms capable of varying energy levels to the bulb;

c)      To action 13, to require trials to be conducted to evaluate different methods of varying power to street lights;

                        (ii) That information also be included in the report on the lighting scheme for the Moor Lane Roundabout.

REASON:To strengthen the action plan and provide further details relating to the lighting scheme for the Moor Lane Roundabout.