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When Is the best time of year to think about Christmas? February 2026 The festive season is never far from the minds of lighting planners, councils, BIDs, and businesses. With lead times, designs, and installations to consider, early planning matters. But when is the right time to start thinking and planning about Christmas? Lighting planners, councils, BIDs, and businesses know early planning matters. But when is the right time to start thinking and planning about Christmas? READ MORE

Bringing communities together: How lighting can foster local engagement January 2026 Lighting can do far more than illuminate streets. With the right approach, lighting schemes can reflect local character, bring people together, and build a stronger sense of place. So how can towns use lighting to inspire deeper connection and community involvement? Lighting can do more than brighten streets.
The right schemes can reflect local character, bring people together, and inspire stronger community connections. READ MORE

With LEDs now standard, what is the differentiator on lighting products? December 2025 LEDs have revolutionised decorative and commercial lighting. They have become synonymous with energy-efficiency and long-lasting brightness. However, with LED technology now standard, consumers must ask - what now sets one product apart from another? LEDs have transformed decorative and commercial lighting, offering energy efficiency and long-lasting brightness. Today, the question is: what truly sets one product apart? READ MORE

Is it time to rethink lighting as a year-round investment? November 2025 UK Councils typically make their biggest investment in lighting during the festive season. As evenings lighten and days grow longer, it can be hard to see why a seasonal investment is worthwhile. Could Councils and businesses design their lighting to be used all year? UK Councils invest most in lighting during the festive season. As days lengthen, it may seem less worthwhile. Could seasonal lighting be designed to enhance streets all year round? READ MORE

How festive lighting can help increase street safety October 2025 As the evenings get darker, it’s time to consider getting festive. But from late October, Britain’s high streets, town centres, and neighbourhoods will all face a familiar seasonal challenge: keeping our streets feeling safe, inviting, and alive after dark. As evenings darken, it is time to get festive. Britain’s high streets and neighbourhoods face a familiar challenge: keeping streets safe, inviting, and alive after dark. READ MORE

How 'winter lights' are helping increase footfall and revenue September 2025 Every year, communities across the country gather together to “switch on” the lights in their local high street, city centre, or village hub. People pour into high streets, village squares, and crowded city districts, all to enjoy the twinkling lights and seasonal cheer. Each year, communities gather to “switch on” lights in local high streets, squares, and city hubs. People come together to enjoy twinkling lights, festive cheer, and shared moments. READ MORE

Lighting Displays in Public Spaces: What you need to know about Health & Safety August 2025 As the festive season approaches and towns begin to switch on their Christmas lights, the streets come to life, and so do the crowds. While lighting displays add that all-important sparkle to winter evenings, there’s a serious side to consider too: public safety. As the festive season nears, towns light up and streets come alive. Lighting adds sparkle to winter evenings, but there is a serious side to consider too: public safety. READ MORE