Newton News has received many letters on the new street lighting, too many to print, but we have selected a few comments.
“I will now need to install lighting on the exterior walls of my house to feel safe and secure”.
“A man walked into a bush outside my house – it has been there for 15 years, but as lighting does not now cover that area people cannot see properly!”
“I fell over due to poor lighting and was lucky not to break my ankle. I fear there will be more casualties with the combination of snow, ice and poor visibility”.
“People are in danger from muggers hiding in dark corners of the streets.”
“Do the Council realise what they have done and did they not try the lights first? Are they aware whilst saving costs on lighting there will be increased costs on the NHS and crime”?