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flag Oxfordshire approves part-night street lighting to save money, after public debate and safety reviews.

flag Oxfordshire County Council has approved a revised part-night street lighting policy after over a year of delays and public debate, allowing rural areas to turn off lights between 11:30 PM and 5:30 AM and urban areas between midnight and 5:50 AM, but only after local consultations and safety reviews. flag Major towns like Oxford, key junctions, and remote alleyways are excluded due to safety concerns. flag The original £400,000 annual savings target is now seen as unrealistic. flag While 50.4% supported the plan for environmental benefits, 43.9% opposed it over safety risks, particularly for women and vulnerable groups. flag Each proposal requires police input based on crime and road safety data, and no area will be automatically included. flag The council manages 60,000 streetlights and has already transitioned to energy-efficient LED lighting.

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