Aylesbury Vale District Council says the 20 LED lights along the main footpaths will bring increased energy savings. And the lights will be dimmed during off-peak periods, which maximize the savings.

The council allocated ￡60,000 from the funds for redeveloping the Aqua Vale Swimming and Fitness Centre to purchase and install the LED lights. These LED lights are part of the overall redevelopment of the site with a children’s play area and sports zone, larger grassed areas and footpaths, tree planting, and a new main entrance opposite the High Street already completed.

Councillor David Thompson, cabinet member for leisure, said: “The new LED lights will provide a clean, green source of lighting for people walking along the footpaths. We hope that these improvements also go a long way towards making people feel safer when taking activities in the park at night.”

The district council worked with Bucks County Council to install the LED lights.

Councillor Janet Blake, the county council’s cabinet Member for planning and transport, said: “This is an excellent piece of work by all parties. The introduction of the new LED lights not only has minimal impact on the environment, but also has maximum impact on the park.”