Petition · past parliament
Turn our street lights back on in Boston, Lincolnshire
Rejected
14 signatures
What the petition asks
Residents feel unsafe with the street lights out.
Boston was recently voted in the Top 10 worst places to live in the U.K. and the county council turn the street lights off to save money, and are increasing the council tax as a result.
Boston was recently voted in the Top 10 worst places to live in the U.K. and the county council turn the street lights off to save money, and are increasing the council tax as a result.
Night workers walking to work in the early hours are terrified, and it's only a matter of time before a serious crime is committed.
Car and van break ins are on the increase.
Car and van break ins are on the increase.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
This is the responsibility of the county council, so you may wish to contact your local councillor about it. Their details can be found through the following link:
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/local-democracy/about-your-county-councillor/find-your-councillor/
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/local-democracy/about-your-county-councillor/find-your-councillor/
Timeline
| 5 Mar 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Mar 2017 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
14
Status
Rejected
Rejected
14 Mar 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.