United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 48314
Roads: Lighting
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25 April 2025
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6 May 2025 · Answer
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6 May 2025
Summary
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to issue updated guidance to local authorities on balancing carbon reduction initiatives with pedestrian and road user safety in relation to street lighting.
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25 April 2025
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to issue updated guidance to local authorities on balancing carbon reduction initiatives with pedestrian and road user safety in relation to street lighting.
Source: Commons
6 May 2025
Answer
The management of street lighting in England is the responsibility of local highway authorities, such as Dorset Council. They have a duty under Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980 to maintain the public highways in their charge, including street lighting....
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-04-25/48314
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1797499
- uk · wq-1797499 · source updated 6 May 2025