New lighting is being installed on the driveway to a Harrogate church. 

Ten low level lighting bollards are being placed along the grass at the side of a pavement leading to St John’s Church in Bilton.  

Simon Dowson, rector at St John’s, said: 

Preparatory work has been carried out this week, creating unsightly holes in the grass that have left nearby residents such as Sarah Shaw, whose home overlooks the church grounds, concerned about the visual impact of the bollards. Ms Shaw said: 

But Mr Dowson said the lamps would be hooded and directional to limit the light shining towards the houses on Elm Tree Avenue. He added that a planning application for the work had been submitted and a public notice had been on display on the front of the church for 28 days during January, with no objections received. 

The work is due to start on March 4, weather permitting, and is being paid for through the local authority commuted funds budget set aside for projects that have a public benefit. 

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