The grant we receive to help keep the streetlights on will be halved over the next two years - and then abolished completely - if Swale Council’s budget proposals are approved.  Streetlights accounted for 47% of our budget this year.  Without this grant, we might not be able to maintain them properly or, at worst, we’ll have to switch them off given the soaring price of electricity.  This would have a serious impact on road safety at night in our Parish.

 

Swale Council have launched a consultation on their 2023/2024 budget proposals, in response to the increased costs they’re facing, and would like to hear views from residents.  You can participate here:  https://swale.gov.uk/news-and-your-council/consultations/draft-budget-consultation

 

Sittingbourne News have covered the story today.  Article HERE