The results of the public engagement from Lincolnshire County Council on the future of streetlights on Lumley Road, Skegness have now been published.
Residents and stakeholders were invited to consider three options for the lighting on Lumley Road, with each option reflecting different approaches in terms of appearance, cost and ongoing maintenance.
During the three-week engagement there were 556 visits to the project page and 309 completed survey responses. These responses were closely spread across all three options.
The options were:
- Option 1: Removal of the existing globe lantern and installation of circular LED replacements – 95 responses.
- Option 2: Retention of the traditional bracket combined with circular LED replacements – 100 responses.
- Option 3: Retention of the existing globe lanterns – 108 responses.
Option three received a slightly higher proportion of responses (36%), followed by option two (33%) and option one (31%). This demonstrates that views expressed during the engagement were finely balanced, and that no single option attracted a decisive level of support.
Respondents had the opportunity to tell us why they had selected their chosen option. Analysis of these comments shows respondents approached the issue from different perspectives, placing emphasis on a range of priorities.
Support for option three was largely driven by a desire to retain Skegness’s traditional character and seaside identity. In contrast, support for option one focused on cost, efficiency and consistency, with respondents prioritising modern, low-maintenance infrastructure.
Option two attracted support from those seeking a balance between heritage and modernisation, recognising the value of retaining elements of the traditional appearance while also benefiting from the efficiency and reliability of LED lighting.
Across all responses there was clear recognition of the need to balance appearance, practicality and value for money.
Local County Councillor Jimmy Brookes said: “This has been a fascinating engagement, and I would like to thank everyone who took the time to share their views.
“What is clear is with just 13 votes separating the highest and lowest totals, there is no clear single preferred option.
“What the engagement does provide is a valuable insight into how residents weigh the trade-offs between heritage, functionality and cost.
“The results will now be considered by the Highways Team alongside technical, financial and operational factors as part of the next stage of the decision-making process. Once that has been completed, a final decision and implementation timescale will be communicated.”
To view the full breakdown of the engagement survey results, visit the Let's Talk Lincolnshire page and go to the Have Your Say on the future of streetlights in Skegness section.