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This report sets out the business case for further investment in the Council’s street lighting assets, aiming to: deliver long-term savings in energy costs; provide significant reductions in the Council’s carbon emissions; and lay the foundations for a flexible and adaptive lighting strategy to meet the long-term needs of the borough.

(i)         that the business case for investment in LED (Light Emitting Diode) luminaires, be endorsed for the reasons outlined in section 3 of the report, and officers be authorised to commence the procurement of LED luminaires with reference to the pre-tender considerations outlined in paragraph 6 of the report;

(ii)        that the business case for investment in Central Management System (CMS), be endorsed for the reasons outlined in section 3 of the report, and officers be authorised to commence the procurement of CMS with reference to the pre-tender considerations outlined in Part 6 of this report;

(iii)       that approval be given to the invite of tenders for the supply of LED and CMS on the basis of the pre-tender considerations set out in paragraph 6.1 of the report, and authority given to  tendering in partnership with PFI Lighting Ltd, noting the issues set out in sections 4 and 5 of the report;

(iv)       that officers and their PFI partners evaluate the tenders referred to in (iii) above on the basis of the evaluation criteria set out in paragraph 6.1 of the report, with a further report to Cabinet following the tender exercise which will make recommendations on the award of Contract;

(iv)       that officers develop a new lighting strategy, specifically facilitated by the deployment of CMS technology, which would seek further energy and carbon savings whilst meeting the long-term lighting needs of the borough.

Councillor Crane (Lead Member, Environment) introduced the report which set out the business case for further investment in the council’s street lighting assets, aiming to: deliver long-term savings in energy costs; provide significant reductions in the Council’s carbon emissions; and lay the foundations for a flexible and adaptive lighting strategy to meet the long-term needs of the borough. The report focussed on the potential replacement of existing high pressure sodium street lamps with modern Light Emitting Diode (LED) luminaires. The report also considered the potential benefits of investment in a Central Management System (CMS), seeking to ‘future proof’ the LED investment and enabling the introduction of a dynamic lighting strategy across the borough.

Councillor Crane advised that members had visited other boroughs to see the proposed lighting in operation and while the proposals involved £6.6m of investment and £7.82m with the addition of a CMS, the long term savings were significant both financially and in carbon emissions.

Councillor Moher (Lead Member, Children and Young People) welcomed the proposals which would help reduce light pollution benefitting wildlife and birds. Councillor Denselow (Lead Member, Stronger Communities) asked if there would be any implications for anti social behaviour. Councillor Crane responded that the lighting quality would improve, the strategy would be reviewed and the management system allowed for adjustments to be made where necessary.

The Cabinet also had before them appendices to the report which were not for publication, in accordance with Schedule 12(A) (3) of the Local Government Act 1972, as they contain  Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).

RESOLVED:

(i)         that the business case for investment in LED (Light Emitting Diode) luminaires, be endorsed for the reasons outlined in section 3 of the report from the Chief Operating Officer, and officers be authorised to commence the procurement of LED luminaires with reference to the pre-tender considerations outlined in paragraph 6 of the report;

(ii)        that the business case for investment in Central Management System (CMS), be endorsed for the reasons outlined in section 3 of the report, and officers be authorised to commence the procurement of CMS with reference to the pre-tender considerations outlined in Part 6 of this report;

(iii)       that approval be given to the invite of tenders for the supply of LED and CMS on the basis of the pre-tender considerations set out in paragraph 6.1 of the report, and authority given to tendering in partnership with PFI Lighting Ltd, noting the issues set out in sections 4 and 5 of the report;

(iv)       that officers and their PFI partners evaluate the tenders referred to in (iii) above on the basis of the evaluation criteria set out in paragraph 6.1 of the report, with a further report to Cabinet following the tender exercise which will make recommendations on the award of Contract;

(v)        that officers develop a new lighting strategy, specifically facilitated by the deployment of CMS technology, which would seek further energy and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12