ASHFORD IN THE DARK

4.36.50pm UTC (GMT +0000) Thu 22nd Feb 2007

Questions asked by KCC Lib Dem Cllr George Koowaree, Ashford East, following many public KCC quotations, have revealed that nearly 600 street lights in Ashford are out and 200 lights have been out for more than a month.

KCC has admitted that the cost of repairs has soared to double what was budgeted. KCC has promised 'significant improvements'. George said: "Street lights are very important both in crime prevention and road safety. It is outrageous that so many lights are out and stay out for such a long time."

George has asked local people to let him know of street lights which are out to make sure they are reported and repaired straight away.

The question and answer are provided in full on the following link http://www.kent.libdems.org.uk/pages/County-Council-Questions.html