Big YES to lights off consultation

Frampton Cotterell parishioners have given overwhelming support to the proposal to turn off streetlights from midnight to 5am except for those identified by Highway Officers and Police be left on for safety reasons.

In the consultation which was kicked off at the Open Day held at the Brockeridge Centre on 9 October, 65% gave full support to the proposals, 27% gave qualified support and just 8% opposed them. After careful consideration the Parish Council has written to local residents who commented on the proposals.

Cllr. Dave Hockey said “It was great to see such a positive response with more than 9 out of 10 local residents backing the scheme. Frampton Cotterell Parish Council backed the plan at their January meeting. Adjustments to the draft plan were made to take account of comments made by many local residents. The approved scheme will now go ahead in March-April. A review of the effectiveness of the scheme is planned for March 2012."