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There are approximately 80,000 street lights and illuminated traffic signs on County highways in Cheshire. Well lit roads not only help to reduce traffic accidents but also help in reducing crime, and the fear of crime, against people and their property.
We do carry out regular night inspections of all lamps, every two weeks in winter and every four weeks in summer. Repairs are generally attended within five working days. However, some types of fault take longer to complete (e.g. those requiring the services of the local electricity company.)
A common fault is that of lights burning during the day, generally caused by failure of the light sensitive photocell which switches the light on and off. This is obviously costly and wasteful. Lighting columns are checked every two years for structural defects. Equipment found to be defective is included in a programme of works which is implemented in priority order. For advice on street lighting maintenance issues, please contact Ian Jones telephone 01244 973557.
Please report all street lighting faults to your Area Highways Team (it helps us if you can quote the specific number from the lighting column) or report a fault online.
We have a code of practice for temporary installations, such as supplies to Christmas trees and hanging banners and baskets on lighting columns. Before any such scheme is undertaken, please contact Neil Heller telephone 01244 973521 who will provide safety advice, guidance and any necessary application forms.
Boroughs, Town and Parish Councils are also Lighting Authorities in their own right and have powers to provide footway lighting. The County Council is always ready to offer help and advice and in some situations may be able to undertake joint schemes, subject to the availability of finance. We can, by prior agreement, adopt footway lighting that has been brought up to County Council standards, thus relieving the Boroughs, Town and Parish Councils of further expenditure.
For technical advice and information on issues regarding new lighting or the quality of existing lighting, please contact Neil Heller 01244 973521
See:
Street Furniture
Street Lighting Policy
Street Lighting - Questions and Answers |