Service Description: On the Island there are 12,000 highway lights and 2,500 illuminated signs and bollards, with an average life for a column between 30-40 years. The Isle of Wight Council aims are to provide cost effective schemes, with the provision of safe highway lighting and illuminated traffic signs across the Island. Good quality Lighting helps reduce the number of road accidents and assist in the reduction crime, for the benefit of all. We are committed to making sure that all lighting columns and other illuminated street furniture does not pose a risk to the public. Our staff and our contractors, have a commitment to keep the Islands lights operational maintained effectively and efficiently.
Also known as:- Street Lighting
Answer: When requesting the possibility of an additional street light in a particular street/road, you should initially contact your local parish/town council with the exact location to seek their approval, and providing that your request is agreed your parish/town council will contact the county council with a view to the light being installed subject to budget availability.