'It is more akin to living in a major city during the Blitz rather than a well lit holiday resort'
Calls have been made for better street lighting in Blackpool town centre amid concerns some areas have been left in darkness. Adelaide Street West which runs between the Houndshill Shopping Centre and the Promenade is one of the areas picked out as feeling unsafe due to its lack of lighting.
“Indeed after being brought to my attention I thought I would undertake a walk to that area, and I have to say I felt extremely uneasy. I would ask any elected member to go and visit that site.” Council leader Coun Lynn Williams said during a recent walk around the town centre to check where Christmas lights could be connected, it had been noticed there were darker areas which needed improvements and this work had been scheduled in.
But the work will now continue and it is hoped it could shave up to 50 per cent off the council’s energy bills for street lighting, as well as provide more environmentally friendly lights.
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