Kingston and Sutton Councils: Lighting

The business will replace existing lighting with LEDs, helping to achieve energy savings for the councils, as well as a lower carbon footprint. More reliable lighting will contribute to improved safety for both residents and road users in Kingston and Sutton.

This contract expands the business’ lighting division, which will draw on its vast experience to deliver a comprehensive and high-quality service.

• General maintenance and repair of streetlights and illuminated signs and bollards
• Maintenance and repair of 11,000 streetlights for the Royal Borough of Kingston
• Maintenance and repair of 15,000 streetlights for the London Borough of Sutton
• Providing routine and non-routine maintenance
• Planned LED replacements, providing energy savings for the councils
• Providing night scouting and emergency call out services
• Employment of at least one apprentice, during the life of the contract
• Further recruitment aimed at the local community

“Modern, reliable street lighting is an important part of the council’s commitment to the safety of our residents and to our climate emergency carbon reduction targets. We welcome VolkerHighways to Kingston to work with us.”

Cllr Hilary Gander, environment and sustainable transport portfolio holder for the Royal Borough of Kingston

"This new contract will help reduce Sutton's energy bills and support our ambitious climate emergency response. The new LED lamp columns can also double up as electric vehicle charging points. More reliable street lighting will also ensure local residents feel safer after dark and help improve road safety in the borough.”

Cllr Manuel Abellan, chair of Sutton's environment and sustainable transport committee for the London Borough of Sutton