Decision details

1.      It is agreed to support proposals, in principle, for a LED lighting scheme in the Market Square.

2.      It is agreed to submit a full application to WNDC for the £250,000 funding necessary for this project at its Board meeting on 1st December 2009, and to receive a further report should funding be approved.

3.      It is noted that the Director of Planning and Regeneration and Director of Finance and Support in consultation with the relevant portfolio holders have authorised £30,000 of expenditure from LABGI funds to progress project design thus ensuring WNDC funding, if approved, can be spent this financial year.

4.      It is agreed that the final design of the LED lighting scheme should be delegated to the Director of Planning and Regeneration in consultation with the Portfolio Holders in Planning and Regeneration and Environment and Culture and that due consideration be given to the issue of light pollution.