Central Management System (CMS)
Croydon Council is reviewing the impact of streetlight management, reporting significant CO2 emission reductions from energy-efficient measures.
In November 2025, a report to the Croydon & Lewisham Street Lighting Joint Committee stated that Croydon's streetlight CO2 emissions had decreased by 65% since 2016, from 4,404 tonnes to 1,553 tonnes in 2024/25. This reduction was attributed to energy-efficient measures and variable lighting policies.
Lewisham also reported a significant reduction in its streetlight CO2 emissions, falling from 2,839 tonnes to 936 tonnes over the same period, according to the Joint Street Lighting PFI Update report.
A Central Management System (CMS) is a system for monitoring and managing streetlights, including dimming capabilities, which supports such energy-efficient measures. No further discussions or decisions regarding the CMS are currently scheduled.
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