Wickwar’s street lights are being replaced with LED lanterns this autumn, and work is already underway.
South Gloucestershire Council needs to make significant revenue savings and reductions in CO2 emissions over the coming years. LED lighting, due to its reduced energy consumption and maintenance requirements, plays a crucial role in contributing to these savings. South Gloucestershire Council will be replacing 30,000 street lanterns, 3,000 per year, between 2014 and 2024.
Please note that there may be some minor disruption whilst the works are carried out in the village. Please read the LED – FAQs for further information. If you have any questions or concerns about the replacement works, please contact the Parish Clerk via the contact page, who can put you in touch with the South Gloucestershire Council engineers delivering the project.
What are the big differences between LED lights and my current lights?
The lights are dimmer – We are aware that areas will be dimmer; however, on balance, the council considers the lighting level to be appropriate.
There are darker areas between lights – The focusing technology of LEDs makes sure that more of the light’s output is most usefully directed at the ground, reducing the amount that ‘spills’ out to the sides. This will make it appear darker outside lit areas.
Light pollution is considerably less – less light spills into the sky and into gardens, meaning driveways and doors don’t get illuminated.
LED lights use 60% less energy – When fully implemented will reduce our total street lighting-related carbon emissions by about 60% – equal to around 4,800 tonnes per year.
LED units last four times as long – This results in lower maintenance costs
LED lights can be controlled – This means we will be able to dim lights down in quieter times, to help save more money.