Middlesbrough Council Lighting the Way

Now that Carbon Trading has become a reality, more and more pressure is put on local authorities to reduce their carbon footprint. Street lighting is one area where large savings can often be made; however, it is the local authority’s responsibility to ensure that a seamless service continues while implementing these reductions and safety standards are not affected. This task can be very difficult. Street lighting is enigmatic. It is largely ignored when it is working and usually only noticed when there is a problem. We have already seen evidence of this across the UK in areas where