Public lighting service
Islington Council's Executive agreed a new approach for its public lighting service, establishing a new contract to begin in July 2028.
Islington Council's Executive agreed in January 2026 to establish a new Term Maintenance Contract (TMC) for its public lighting service, which provides and maintains lighting for public spaces. This decision aims to ensure the successful completion of the current Private Finance Initiative (PFI) agreement and optimise future service delivery. The new contract, split into two lots, is set to commence in July 2028, following the expiry of the existing PFI agreement.
The future public lighting service will adhere to best practice objectives for lighting design, as agreed by the council's Executive. No other councils have reported recent decisions or discussions regarding their public lighting services, and no upcoming meetings are currently scheduled to address this topic.
Key facts
- Islington Council's Executive agreed a new approach for its public lighting service in January 2026. Source
- A new Term Maintenance Contract (TMC) will commence on July 2, 2028. Source
- The TMC will be in two lots: Highways and Traffic, and Lighting. Source
- The new contract follows the expiry of the existing Private Finance Initiative agreement. Source
- The future service will adhere to best practice objectives for lighting design. Source
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