Lib Dem councillors Sue Derbyshire, Ann Smith and Daniel Hawthorne are fighting a plan from opposition councillors at the Town Hall to switch off alternate street lights in Stockport to save money.
Local Lib Dems have slammed the Tory proposal to switch off or dim alternate street lights. One Conservative has even suggested that Stockport should be a pilot area for such a scheme.
“Not only would this not save money, as dimming each light would itself cost hundreds, but it would make cyclists and pedestrians in the area more vulnerable,” said Ann.
“Stockport has already saved thousands in this area by changing to low energy bulbs and should continue with this policy. We will fight any plans to dim local lights.”
Since launching the campaign and making residents aware of the debate in the regular Focus leaflets, Residents have responded with massive support. One described it as a ‘silly idea’ and an elderly resident said that she was ‘very worried’ about lights being switched off or dimmed near her.
Residents who want to have their say on the issue can contact us via e-mail on streetlights@stockportlibdems.org.uk. Please let the team know what you think about the plan.
