LED lanterns
Croydon Council is reporting significant cost savings in street lighting due to the transition to LED lanterns.
Croydon Council reported a £600,000 underspend in its street services, with £400,000 directly related to street and environment services. This financial performance, detailed in the Period 8 Financial Performance Report, was presented to the Scrutiny Streets & Environment Sub-Committee in March 2026.
The council achieved these savings in street lighting costs through the transition to LED lanterns, which are energy-efficient lighting fixtures. Additionally, extended periods of reduced lighting brightness contributed to the reported underspend, as noted in the March 2026 report.
Key facts
- Croydon Council forecast a £600,000 underspend in street services in March 2026. Source
- £400,000 of the underspend was related to street and environment services. Source
- Savings were achieved through the transition to LED lanterns. Source
- Extended periods of reduced lighting brightness also contributed to savings. Source
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