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An end to all-night street lighting in parts of Cheshire, fewer and dimmer street lights, greater use of more efficient light bulbs, and reduced levels of lighting maintenance are under County Council consideration as a means of reducing costs and global warming.
Street lighting across Cheshire is costing £4.23 million a year. Energy costs absorb £2 million, routine maintenance £1.6 million and structural maintenance including the renewal of dilapidated lighting columns a further £630,000.
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