MORE meetings have been arranged for Forest residents to find out about county council plans to limit street lighting.

Lesley Smith, a member of Gloucestershire County Council's street lighting team, plus a parish council representative, will be at each meeting to explain all about part night lighting schemes and dimming projects.

They will be inviting questions from members of the public.

Expressions of interest from parishes that want to get involved in the schemes will also be collected during the meetings.

Mr Smith said: "So far the feedback we have had from parishes that have chosen to get involved in the schemes has been really positive.

"The results speak for themselves, we know what we're doing is making a real difference, both environmentally and financially.

"Some people may be sceptical about lights being dimmed or switched off, but each scheme is bespoke and tailored to the needs of the parish and we wouldn't do anything people weren't happy with.

"This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to know more about the schemes to come along and have a chat with me."

To date the council has converted 87 rural parishes and market towns to part night lighting.

This means 6,820 street lights have been converted giving a total saving 470 tonnes of carbon dioxide and £71,387.

In addition 9,540 high wattage lamps have been converted to dim after peak traffic hours.

The dates, times and venues of the Forest meetings are:

•Monday March 5, 6-7pm at Parkend Memorial Hall and then 7.30-8.30pm at Ellwood Primary School.

•Wednesday March 7, 6-7pm at West Dean Centre, Bream and then 7.30-8.30pm at Berry Hill Memorial Hall.

•Thursday March 15, 6-7pm at Whitecroft Memorial Hall and then 7.30-8.30pm at Yorkley Village Hall.

Details of the meetings will also be available on the West Dean Parish Council website.