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flag Hertfordshire turned off 1,293 street lights overnight without notice, sparking safety concerns and calls for review.

flag Hertfordshire Labour councillors demand a review after 1,293 street lights were turned off between 1am and 5am without notice, citing safety concerns for shift workers, women, and emergency responders. flag The move follows a long-standing part-night lighting policy that has cut energy use by 53% and saved £8.8 million since 2012. flag While Liberal Democrat officials defend the changes as operational adjustments with no rise in crime, Labour argues the lack of consultation undermines trust and conflicts with public safety efforts. flag Meanwhile, Oxford will keep its lights on, rejecting part-night reductions due to resident safety concerns, with officials calling the patchwork approach a "postcode lottery" and urging smarter, safer lighting solutions instead.

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