Street lighting

We are committed to maintaining street lighting, illuminated signs and traffic signals (which include puffin, toucan, pelican and school, crossings), so that they operate safely and effectively, providing a safe environment for road users and ensuring good value for money.

Nearly £1,600,000 is spent annually on the maintenance of lighting, illuminated signs and traffic signals, with almost half the cost being for energy.

Street light not working?

Lights which are not working can be reported to us in a number of ways:

• online via the link on this page
• on the free-phone fault reporting line – 0800 028 6046
• at any council office (follow the 'contact us' link on this page)

You will be asked to provide the following information

• Road name - the road the light illuminates
• Lamp number - located on a small label on the post
• Location - for example, outside number 2
• Fault - out, lit all day, flashing or flickering

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