To consider the submitted report on proposals to further reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions within highway street lighting.

Members received the submitted report on proposals to further reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions within highway street lighting in residential areas.  It was noted that the proposals formed part of the Carbon Reduction Commitment programme to tackle climate change and committed to improve energy efficiency of streetlights resulting in reduced energy costs in the future.

It was proposed by Councillor Excell and seconded by Councillor Darling (M):

(i)         that, subject to (ii) below, Option 2 to replace existing lanterns with LED (conventional gear) as detailed in Appendix 1 to the submitted report is implemented; and

(ii)        that the Scheme be funded by prudential borrowing or borrowing from Salix on terms to be agreed by the Chief Finance Officer over a 10 year period to provide a revenue saving from 2017/18.

On being put to the vote, the motion was declared carried.