Lampposts that were removed from one area of Bristol to another are being reinstalled in their rightful home.
Residents of Beckington Road in Knowle, complained that their lampposts - which had stood since the 1930s when the homes there were built - had been taken away - and installed elsewhere in the city - notably Clifton.
When the policy was first revealed, the head of the Mayor's Office announced an immediate suspension pending an investigation.
Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees took decisive action to stop the practice stating that instead of relocating them - they would be repaired, refurbished and reinstated.
Someone has been going around putting 'stolen' signs on Clifton's lampposts
In a previous statement he said: “An outdated policy dating back many years has meant cast iron column lampposts in need of repair were taken down in many areas of the city and the parts used to repair other cast iron column lampposts in conservation areas.
“This is clearly unacceptable and we have reversed the policy with immediate effect.
“From today, all cast iron column lampposts which are safe and can be fixed, will be repaired and retained where they are.
“Any lampposts which cannot be repaired or pose a health and safety risk will be replaced with steel lampposts. This applies to all areas of the city.
“As a direct result, the lampposts removed this month from Beckington Road will be repaired, refurbished and reinstated.
“We are also ensuring all Iampposts are energy efficient, so over the next three years all orange lights will be replaced by LED, positively impacting on carbon emission reductions in the city."
