Controversial plans under consultation
Consulation closes next week on council plans to switch off the street lights in the Golden Triangle.
Over 12000 letters have been sent out across south Norwich, asking for comments on turning off the lights between midnight and 5am.
Click here to see the map in greater detail.
The consultation has been carried out at several stages, after the idea to switch off some street lights from midnight to 5am became policy in January last year. The cost of implementing part night lighting in Norwich is £67,000, but will bring estimated annual savings of £47,000 across the city.
Any objections will be considered by the County Council, who will decide if any additional exemptions should be made. Some roads have been ruled out for reasons such as speed bumps, emergency services routes or high security premises.Remote footpaths, subways and alleys linking residential streets will be exempt. The police will advise on exemptions for areas where crime could be increased as a result of lights going off, or where reducing crime will be affected.
More detail can be found on the council’s website, including who to email your comments to.
The Union of UEA students are among those who object to the plans, raising concerns about student safety late at night.
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