Street lights will be dimmed in the county to save money.

Cash-strapped Hertfordshire County Council has cut funding in a number of areas over the last year in a desperate bid to save money.

Now they have come up with a new cover scheme to save vital funds - by dimming their street lights at night.

The council will be dimming and trimming some LED street lights to test residents’ reactions to the energy-saving initiative.

The pilot is being introduced as part of the council's LEDs (light emitting diodes) street light rollout and will involve reducing lighting levels and periods in some areas.

The existing lighting is already reduced by 25 per cent between 11pm and 6am.

The council's member for Highways, Terry Douris, said: “We are always looking for ways in which we can save money for local taxpayers and protect the environment, reduce light pollution and being innovative with street lighting presents an opportunity to do both."

Residents in Three Rivers, Dacorum and Watford will be surveyed about the trial.

Interactive trials are also planned for February 2016, when lights will be dimmed in front of an invited panel of observers including the local member, local residents and the police.

The outcome of the pilot will be reported to future highways cabinet panels and residents will be notified of the outcome of the pilot.

The work is being carried out by Ringway on behalf of Hertfordshire County Council.

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