As you are all undoubtedly aware Powys County Councils decision to switch off 2/3rds of the street lights outside core areas is now being implemented.

This has already been completed across Bronllys Ward.  A number of residents have raised concerns with me about this decision. 

I have approached the council about this but following the Boards decision to continue with the implementation of this decision and carry out a review at the end of the year, I am unable to say when or if any lights will be switched back on.

 However, I along with my Liberal Democrat colleagues on Powys County Council have tabled a motion to the next full council meeting (Thursday 23rd October) calling for the council to reconsider the current position.

 Personally I have no problem with the council switching off lights that are not essential but I am very concerned that some lights have been switched off which may cause unnecessary concerns for the safety of the public.

 We shall have to wait to see if our motion to council gains the support it needs to overturn the Board’s decision. I’ll keep you updated.

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS OR VIEWS ON THIS ISSUE. IT WOULD BE GREAT TO HEAR FROM YOU.

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