Two years after our previous visit, the North West Region returns to the famous Wetherby Whaler chippy in Guiseley, Leeds.
On a day sponsored by the lighting manufacturer, DW Windsor, members are invited to enjoy technical papers on a diverse range of lighting-related subjects, including PLG02 conflict areas, interoperability in smart road & street lighting, collaborative working and lighting & wildlife.
Tea/ coffee upon arrival and, not surprisingly, fish and chips for lunch!
DATE: 26 May 2026
TIME: 10.00am - 3.15pm
VENUE: The Wetherby Whaler, White Cross, Otley Road, Guiseley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS20 8LZ
10.00am - Arrival & Registration with tea & coffee
10.30am - Introduction
10.40am - Session 1
Michael Wilkinson, - Sales Systems Architect UK & Ireland, Signify.
- Interoperability in Smart Road and Street Lighting.
Synopsis- Interoperability in road and street lighting is best understood as the ability of hardware, communications networks, software platforms and data models from different suppliers to work together with predictable performance, manageable security and acceptable lifecycle cost. This paper discusses what does interoperability really mean; what does it look like in practice and the potential for future smart city developments.
11.40am - Session 2
Nick Smith, Director, Nick Smith Associates Limited.
- PLG 02 Conflict Areas & Update for 2026.
Synopsis- Nick will discuss the forthcoming changes to PLG02, outline them, and take questions.
12.30pm Lunch/ Networking
1.30pm - Session 3
Lee Gunner, Director, LightPaD.
- Lighting & Wildlife.
Synopsis- Did you know the extent of light pollution is considered to be greater than plastic in our oceans, but is so much easier to clean up? We are only recently beginning to learn how our environment responds to out of place artificial light, and how ill-judged illumination can adversely affect natural cycles.
In this special session, Lee Gunner, of LightPaD, will discuss the adverse effects poorly considered lighting can have, the history, the science, improvements in design and look at how the latest research can improve our approach.
2.30pm - Session 4
Anthony Smith, Director, Stainton Lighting Design Services.
- Collaborative Working
Synopsis- Anthony will discuss SLDS’s experience in achieving the ISO44001 Standard Collaborative Working. This paper will outline the benefits of this standard, defining the challenges in making this standard work for a sub-contractor and noting key elements and pitfalls in developing a system to achieve this complex standard.
3.15pm - Closing remarks.
Conclusion of ILP event
There is limited parking at the Wetherby Whaler site so please see below directions for parking on nearby Guiseley Drive.
Lee Gunner
Anthony Smith
Nick Smith
