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Locals take dim view

The leader of Wellingborough BC has been forced to call a meeting with Northamptonshire CC amid residents’ concerns over plans to turn off streetlights as part of a savings drive.

The leader of Wellingborough BC has been forced to call a meeting with Northamptonshire CC amid residents' concerns over plans to turn off streetlights as part of a savings drive.

Northamptonshire CC approved the lighting plan, which would save the authority around £2m, in February, but ward-level politicians pledged to monitor public reaction closely.

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