This month a new set of street lights are being installed on Oakley Bathwick Hill.

The old columns are corroding and their yellow tinged light is no longer reaches modern standards. BathNES Council are replacing all of the columns with clearer white lights, which have been designed focus light on the surface and reduce light pollution.

The design is also different, with shorter brackets carrying the lanterns at the top of the column. This type was installed on Widcombe Hill last year.

It is expected that the lights will be ready for use by December – arguably more festive timing than the Bath Christmas light switch on by John Cleese next week.