Other options such as switching street lights off entirely at certain periods, such as from midnight to 5am, were also considered
Street lights in Tameside are to be dimmed ‘imperceptibly’ to save cash – but chiefs say residents won’t notice the difference. Tameside council currently spends more than £1.5m a year on electricity costs for street lighting operating from dusk till dawn, with a further £420k going on repairs and maintenance.
. However officers admitted that switching off street lights completely may lead to ‘fears for safety’ among residents. READ MORE: 'Your life is in your hands when you're walking the streets of Manchester with these bikes' Emma Varnam, assistant director of operations and neighbourhoods told councillors: “All the options were considered, and we considered the opportunities that we have to make those energy savings. We’re very fortunate that the council took the decision to install LED lighting in past years."
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