This was part of a series of public realm initiatives funded by North Somerset Council, which included parallel strategies for lighting, public art, public realm materials, signage and way finding.

By considering the night time environment of the town in context, it was intended that the lighting strategy should guide all future decision-making by the council. As well as making recommendations for specific lighting projects, ways in which artificial lighting should be used throughout the town were considered. Issues such as the colour and direction of light, the effect of light on building materials, and the use of appropriate luminaire and lamp types, were part of the strategy.

Following completion of the project, the local authority secured £16 million of funding for lighting-related projects from the Regional Development Authority.