We have now completed the first phase of the major lamppost renewal programme. We have currently installed 52,000 new posts and removed in the region of 47,000.
This leaves approximately 10,000 new lamp posts to be erected across the two Authorities in the second phase of the replacement programme over the next 10 years.
There are some areas in Newcastle City Centre and in North Tyneside's conservation areas which are still under construction.
The feedback we have received to date has been informative, showing local residents agree that the street lighting has improved in the areas we have completed.