THE story headlined “Energy saving hits streets lights” (The Press, June 20) suggested that in the Harrogate area certain street lights would be turned off from midnight to 5am.

Could I suggest the idea of a sensor on each lamppost, so when someone is passing it lights up and switches off after a minute?

Should you really be keeping your community in the dark when the nights draw in, or will those who live in there have to carry a torch?

Also one does need to feel safe in their neighbourhood.

After midnight one needs to see any unwanted visitors who might be around.

Keith Chapman, Custance Walk, Nunnery Lane, York.