Street lighting
Who looks after street lights
We look after most street lights, illuminated signs and bollards on adopted roads in Cheshire East.
We carry out a routine inspection of our lights every 6 years by area. Our inspections pick up any defects that are structurally or electrically unsafe.
Housing associations may look after lighting on or near their property.
Developers look after street lighting on new developments until we have adopted the lighting. Once we have adopted it then we will take over responsibility. You should contact the developer direct to report any issues with their lighting.
Town and parish councils look after some street lighting on adopted roads and you should report any issues with them to your town or parish council.
Any lighting on a Cheshire East Council car park should be reported to our Parking Services team.
Report an issue with a street light
We do not frequently inspect street lights and illuminated signs and bollards to check that they are working, so if you notice a problem, please report it to us.
For street lighting on adopted highways use our report it form.
Report a street light issue
It is helpful if you can give us either the column number as written on the lamp post or a nearby house number or landmark so it can be easily located.
We provide street lighting to light public roads and pavements, helping road users see potential hazards. We do not recommend you rely on street lighting to protect you or your property.
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Street light provision and improvements
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Contact Highways
Highways - Cheshire East Council Report a problem online
If you consider a highways issue to be dangerous, or an emergency:
Call the Highways Customer Services Team on 0300 123 5020
during office hours 8:30am – 5:00pm
Call the Out of hours team on 0300 123 5025
after 5pm and before 8:30am, including weekends.
Highways
Floor 6
Delamere House
Delamere Street Crewe
Cheshire
CW1 2LL
Page last reviewed: 10 July 2023
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