Decision details

Having considered an officer report, and a presentation by the Deputy Mayor,

Councillor Alan Smith, the Cabinet agreed that:

(1) the proposed variable lighting policy set out be approved and in particular

agrees the proposals to:

• Implement dimming of 50% in locations described in 5.10;

• Exempt street lights where there may be concerns about dimming in relation

to crime reduction, road safety or other Council priorities as described in

paragraphs 5.11 and 5.12;

• Switch lights on 10 minutes later and off 10 minutes earlier as part of a

‘trimming’ exercise to cut energy consumption;

• Review the implementation of the variable lighting policy with a report to the

Sustainable Development Select Committee in 12 months’ time.

(2) the proposed response to the comments from Sustainable Development

Select Committee referred to Mayor and Cabinet on the 1 June 2016 be

approved and this report be referred to the Select Committee.