Coventry City Council ‘sees sense’ over streetlights as ‘cuts to public safety’ criticised.

A councillor who has been lobbying for the city’s street lights to be turned back on has stated that Coventry City Council has “seen sense”.

This week, it was announced that street lights in Coventry would be turned back on after money-saving measures left the city in darkness all night.

Clir George Duggins, leader of Coventry City Council, announced the decision at a meeting earlier this week, citing lower electricity bills and new LED technology. They are anticipated to return on September 9.

Clir Marcus Lapsa of the Westwood Ward has advocated for the move, particularly in light of a recent rash of burglaries and other late-night crimes in the neighbourhood.

The Reform councillor said: “I am overjoyed that the lights are back on. With the modern technology, the council should be able to monitor and adjust regions as necessary. “I think the blanket turn off was wrong and it could have been managed better, but I am now pleased that the council has seen sense.”

ClIr Grace Lewis, also of the Westwood Ward, stated, “I am pleased that Labour has finally listened to residents and will turn the lights back on.”  But this cut to public safety should never have been made in the first place.”

Labour’s Clir Bea Christopher for Bablake also remarked on social media, saying, “So happy that our street lights will be back on next week.” Cameras will be put in specific locations throughout the city to reduce fly tipping.”

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