lights out across essex

[essex sky]

good,morning

just heard on a local station that there is a plan to switch off

street lights in most area's of essex at mid night as from next april.

i diid hear a rumour a while back but this is the first time i have heard it broadcast.

i know a few area's where this is the case already but this sounds much more widespread.

i won't hold my breath though:rolleyes:

lance

[SeedyF]

The essex border isnt too far from me is it the whole ofvthe county?

[essex sky]

as far as i can make out it is most residential area's

will be lights out after midnight.

but as always you will get the doomsayers who think that by turning them of we will be returning to the dark ages.

lance

[simon84]

That sounds fantastic if it goes ahead, I could definitely use at least three going off.....

[mijijim]

Hi,

I hope they start in Colchester. Do you think it will be talking to my MP?.

mijijim.

[Tddun]

Hi,

I hope they start in Colchester. Do you think it will be talking to my MP?.

mijijim.

Aha same! Let's hope Bob Russell supports.

[Ant]

Fantastic news, I really home that this is true!

Ant

[Tddun]

Just wondering... should the lights go out at midnight in a large area, would the effect on the sky be immediate? Or would the sky gradually become darker, with more stars coming into view?

[PeterM]

The effect is really dramatic, especially if you've been out for a while and your eyes are properly night adapted.

[George]

Youd think the goverment would step in and make it mandatory for all streetlights to be switched off after midnight and have done with it.

[beamish]

Youd think the goverment would step in and make it mandatory for all streetlights to be switched off after midnight and have done with it.

It'll come!

[TheMightyKong]

as far as i can make out it is most residential area's

will be lights out after midnight.

but as always you will get the doomsayers who think that by turning them of we will be returning to the dark ages.

lance

It might be an idea for those in Essex to write to their MP's supporting the idea and explaining its merits, as you can bet the doomsayers will be moaning to the same, and whoever makes the most noise usually gets listened to...

The Dark Sky Association website should have some ammo for you to reinforce the point :-)