Good result for surrey streetlights

[jam1e1]

hi

so participated in a survey around proposal to turn off street lights at night around surrey, just had response back today, turns out " Over 75% of respondents were in favour of at least some street lights being switched off"

Whilst for now its 12am-5am from planned to be effective from Dec 16 - Feb 17 depending on area, still a good step forward - not saying ill necessarily be up on many occasions but it does add incentive for occasional late session, also potential for future increase in switch off.

Results here:

www.surreycc.gov.uk/streetlights

Interesting reading, in considered responses it does discuss options like turn off every other light or further dimming - unfortunately reducing below 50% output in cold weather causes flickering hence seems off is only other viable option.

Other point is around comments from respondents -  "comments covering the positive impact on the environment, reducing costs or improving the night sky" - so seems astro can be taken into account which is good!

either way positive step forward - just hope for earlier off times

good effort to those who contributed - seems a good result from a 5 minute survey!

Jamie 

[hobsey]

Result but I wouldn't be surprised if it never happens. 

It was supposed to start at the beginning of October but got delayed due to too any complaints about safety, crime etc.

But we will see.