7 Highlights

• Councils may dim street lights to cut costs amid rising energy expenses.
• Oxfordshire halts street light shut-off due to safety worries.
• • Research shows reduced lighting doesn't boost crime or crashes.
  • Half of English councils already dim or switch off lights at night.
  • West Berkshire opens public consultation on street lighting plans.
  • Slough saves over £100k yearly by dimming street lights.
  • Hampshire and Southampton pleased with their lighting schemes.