Views wanted on council's street lights consultation

The council's consultation runs until 4 May

A review looking into potential changes for street lighting in Dorset has started.

Dorset Council wants feedback on potential changes to lights to improve safety, cut energy use and improve environmental sustainability.

Responses to the consultation will be reviewed and used to update the authority's street lighting policy, which was introduced in 2020.

Currently it is phasing out the use of old-style sodium lights in favour of LED streetlights, which can cut energy use by up to 60%.

Potential changes the council is consulting on until 4 May include using different LEDs in new street lights and dimming lights in residential areas at quieter times.

Jon Andrews, its cabinet member for place services, said feedback would help form a policy "that not only enhances safety and reduces energy consumption but also respects our environment and the lives of local communities".