Agenda item

Cabinet Member: Deputy Leader with Responsibility for Climate Change, Environment and Future Generations

Forward Plan Ref: 2025/086

Contact: Caroline Coyne, Assistant Project Manager

Caroline.coyne@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Report by Director of Economy and Place (CA8)

The Cabinet is RECOMMENDED to

A)   APPROVE the updated Streetlighting and Illuminated Assets Policy and supporting Electrical Procedure (Annex A).

B)   APPROVE the adoption of the proposed Part-Night Lighting Implementation Framework (Annex B), following stakeholder engagement and public consultation feedback (Annexes E&F).

Cabinet had before it a report which presented a proposed new policy and approach to part-night lighting following stakeholder engagement and public consultation feedback.  The report outlined the concerns raised regarding part-night lighting, as well as its levels of support. Exemptions would apply in urban areas and local communities, through parish councils, would decide on adopting part-night lighting, following a process similar to the 20 mph speed limit introduction.

Councillor Liz Leffman, Leader of the Council presented the report.

During discussion, Cabinet members emphasised the importance of resident engagement and the flexibility for communities to choose their preferred approach.

Councillor Leffman moved and Councillor Roberts seconded the recommendations and they were approved.

RESOLVED to approve:-

a)     the updated Streetlighting and Illuminated Assets Policy and supporting Electrical Procedure (Annex A).

b)    the adoption of the proposed Part-Night Lighting Implementation Framework (Annex B), following stakeholder engagement and public consultation feedback (Annexes E&F).