Description of Service: 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.