Petition · past parliament

Require shop signs to be turned off overnight to reduce light pollution

Closed 42 signatures

What the petition asks

The UK Government and Parliament should change the law to require illuminated business signs to be switched off at night to reduce light pollution in towns & cities.


LB Merton has, at great expense, replaced street lights to help reduce the amount of light pollution in the area. Their efforts are wasted because of a huge Sainsbury’s sign nearby which remains lit throughout the night. The M&S sign, on the same building, is on a timer and turned off between 11-6.

Timeline

24 Oct 2017 Petition opened for signatures
24 Apr 2018 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 42
Status Closed
Opened 24 Oct 2017
Closed 24 Apr 2018

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.