Cllr Tim Bick with students on Parker's Piece

Tim looked into the matter after students from the city’s two universities approached him following a frightening attack on the Piece last year.

The proposals could see lights set into the path.

“We must ensure the character of the space is preserved, that energy is not wasted and street furniture doesn’t get in the way of sport and games,” said Tim.

“But we can’t ignore that this is a heavily used route. As I have seen when out with the police, people can just disappear into the darkness. I believe all residents and late night commuters will benefit.”