Decision details

The Committee agreed to recommend to the Policy and Resources Committee that the Council –

1.    Progresses with an innovative lighting energy efficient scheme as detailed in this business case, the costs of which are summarised in 5.4 of this report, in order to reduce future cost pressure relating to street lighting electricity.

2.    Agrees to a tender process being completed and that the energy efficient scheme is progressed utilising the most cost effective model as determined from the tender process.

3.    Agrees that the remaining reduced electricity budget, as a result of the innovative lighting scheme, is inflated in line with energy costs on an annual basis.

4.    Agrees that the balance of savings generated is used to fund a column replacement program with replacements being prioritised on condition.