Decision details

The Committee agreed the recommendation from the Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee and agreed to recommend to the Council –

1.    To progress with an innovative lighting energy efficient scheme as detailed in the attached business case, the costs of which are summarised at 5.4 of the report by the Executive Director, in order to reduce future cost pressure relating to street lighting electricity.

2.    To agree 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.    To agree 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.

4.    To agree 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.

5.    To agree that the balance of savings generated is used to fund a column replacement programme with replacements being prioritised on condition.