Families have branded the historic Battersea Park lamp post change as “pointless” as they are replaced with eco-friendly bulbs. Residents say the money spent to refurbish the lamp posts would be better spent on community projects – or to help those most in need financially. The heritage style lamp posts will take 12 weeks to be refurbished and repainted, part of a £340,000 investment for Battersea Park. Wandsworth Council say the change to LED eco-bulbs will save taxpayers’ money and help the authority hit climate change targets. Battersea dog walker Marie Daranda, said: “I think it’s pointless because [the council] should really look for something that gives young people some space to spend time.
Families have branded the historic Battersea Park lamp post change as “pointless” as they are replaced with eco-friendly bulbs. Residents say the money spent to refurbish the lamp posts would be better spent on community projects – or to help those most in need financially. The heritage style lamp posts will take 12 weeks to be refurbished and repainted, part of a £340,000 investment for Battersea Park. Wandsworth Council say the change to LED eco-bulbs will save taxpayers’ money and help the authority hit climate change targets. Battersea dog walker Marie Daranda, said: “I think it’s pointless because [the council] should really look for something that gives young people some space to spend time.