A council and community group have installed wildlife-friendly lighting in a park.

The new lighting was installed at St Ann’s Well Gardens in Hove as part of a collaboration between Brighton and Hove City Council and the Friends of St Ann’s group.

The Argus: The pathway in St Ann's Well Gardens where the lights have been installedThe pathway in St Ann's Well Gardens where the lights have been installed (Image: The Voice of Hassocks)

According to the council, the new lighting balances the needs of both people and wildlife.

“The lighting has been designed to offer a better public use of the park during the busy dark hours, while maintaining a home for local wildlife,” said Councillor Jamie Lloyd, deputy chairman of the environment, transport and sustainability committee.

He said light pollution has “devastating” and “wide-ranging” impacts on the environment.

The low energy lighting was installed in the park’s central pathway. It is warm-toned and turns on at dusk and switches off at 8pm to reduce light pollution.

“It’s great that the lighting means the park offers a place for wildlife including insects, birds and bats which need dark habitats to thrive.”