Joint Street Lighting PFI Update report
Croydon and Lewisham councils have agreed funding for LED streetlight upgrades, with Croydon's upgrade planned for August 2026.
As of November 2025, Croydon Council was set to upgrade its streetlights to LED technology in August 2026, pending legal sign-off, according to a report presented at the Croydon & Lewisham Street Lighting Joint Committee meeting. The Joint Street Lighting PFI Update report also stated that financial discussions have been held with both Croydon and Lewisham councils, with both authorities agreeing to fund the upgrade.
The proposed LED lantern replacements are expected to further reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency, as discussed by the committee in November 2025. The committee reviewed the performance of the current street lighting Private Finance Initiative (PFI) as part of these discussions.
Key facts
- Croydon Council was set to upgrade its streetlights to LED technology in August 2026, pending legal sign-off, as reported in November 2025. Source
- The Croydon & Lewisham Street Lighting Joint Committee met on 4 November 2025. Source
- Both Croydon and Lewisham councils agreed to fund the proposed LED lantern replacements. Source
- The upgrade aims to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency. Source
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