Bradford Live: Concerns over cost of keeping lights on

Cost concerns have been raised about lights being left on at the empty Bradford Live building in the dead of night. - www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

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A number of people have contacted the Telegraph & Argus questioning how much money was being spent on lighting up the vacant venue. Bradford Council said the lights were "currently on a reduced energy setting for increased efficiency and reduced cost". Many people are calling for officials to shed more light on the situation with Bradford Live (Image: Newsquest) One member of the public who contacted us about this issue said: "Loads of lights are on there all night until dawn.

"It's really annoying me. "Presumably we as council taxpayers are picking up the bill. "It's more money being wasted by a troubled council on the brink of bankruptcy.



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