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Hertfordshire Council to review its part-night lighting policy after 1,000 residents raised safety and mental health concerns.
Hertfordshire County Council will review its 13-year-old part-night street lighting policy after a petition from over 1,000 residents raised concerns about safety and mental health, particularly for those with fear of darkness.
The policy dims or turns off most lights between 1am and 5am, though major roads and high-traffic areas remain lit.
Council officials clarified lights aren’t off before 1am and some can stay on until 2am at local request.
The system has saved £3.6 million annually and cut carbon emissions by 30% with no reported increase in crime.
Police have approved only a few exceptions based on local crime data.
The review will assess safety, accessibility, and environmental impact, with input from the public and law enforcement.
El Consejo de Hertfordshire revisará su política de iluminación de media noche después de que 1.000 residentes plantearan preocupaciones de seguridad y salud mental.