LED streetlight upgrade project nearly complete

Five men wearing high-visibility jackets and hard hats holding an LED streetlight.

Essex Highways' LED streetlight upgrade programme is nearing completion. 

So far, 131,254 streetlights have been upgraded across Essex. There are around 700 left to go.

The programme is expected to save £39 million in energy running costs over the next 25 years. The new units save around 80% in energy costs. 

They also have a lifespan of 20 years. This will save taxpayers’ money as lamps need to be replaced less frequently. 

Any older LED units have been made available to parish councils in Essex. 

Residents can report issues with streetlights to Essex Highways. 

Find out more about the LED streetlight replacement programme.