Conservation Area Lighting
Without doubt the new lanterns currently being installed in conservation areas across the city are a considerable improvement on those installed over the last 20 years.
Not only are the heritage columns shorter by about one metre but the lantern itself has sharper lines and is mounted on elegantly curved straps.
While we have expressed concerns over the eco white light rather than the yellow light we have come to like in the past, the Council has indicated that light levels of the white light can be turned down if deemed necessary.
Work is moving apace in the Allesley Village Conservation Area and where there have been problems with certain installations the Council has been quick to respond, resolving any issues like inappropriate positioning of standards and the clearing away of unnecessary signage.
We understand that Kenilworth Road from the A45 to Gibbet Hill Road is about to have the lanterns on the carriageway turned off for a trial period. During this time the footway and cycleway will remain in light with a temporary lighting solution. At the end of the trial and subject to what is required to be reinstalled, a design will be developed accordingly. The Society will continue to keep in touch with council officers.
