Petition · past parliament
To switch back on the street lights all night. To many thefts are happening!!
Rejected
16 signatures
What the petition asks
To have our street lights switched on all night for safety reasons and to stop the rise in thefts!!
A lot of vehicle thefts are happening due to the the lights being switched off at 12am.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
Street lighting in your local area is the responsibility of your local council.
You could raise your issue with a local councillor, who represents you. You can use this page to find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them:
https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors
You could raise your issue with a local councillor, who represents you. You can use this page to find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them:
https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors
Timeline
| 4 Nov 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Nov 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
16
Status
Rejected
Rejected
7 Nov 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.