A NORTON man has challenged the Parish Council to improve street lighting in the village after claiming thieves were using the low level lighting to commit crime.
Anthony Smallbone, from Heathfield Road, believes that the area's poor lighting is to blame for the numerous break-in attempts on his car in recent months, as well as other problems such as graffiti, because the bulbs are either too low watt or are not on.
He said: "My car has been broken into four times in the last 18 months, the police have said they can't do anything and I believe it's due to poor street lighting.
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"I've noticed the bulbs are too low watt and are rarely on. If the lights cast light on the streets then I believe it would deal with the problem.
"If the place was properly lit then whoever was committing this crime would not be so keen to do it because they would be seen."
Street lighting in Norton is the responsibility of the Norton and Lenchwick Parish Council. Clerk Beverley Spence has confirmed that it is an ongoing issue among residents in the area and raised their concerns at the monthly Parish meeting on Tuesday evening.
She said: "The issue seems to be whether the lights are bright enough and whether there are enough of them, and we will investigate the problem with suppliers Prysmian."
A police spokesperson added: "The local policing team that covers Norton is not aware of any specific problems regarding street lighting in that area.
"Any concerns residents have of poor street lighting, and how this relates to crime or personal safety, can be raised with the police by calling 0800 444 888."
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