We are writing to let you know that the public consultation on the proposed Part-Night Lighting Implementation Framework is now live on ‘Let’s Talk Oxfordshire’ Part-night lighting and street lighting policy | Let's Talk Oxfordshire

The Consultation is running until midnight on Sunday 6^th July.

What this consultation is about

This framework is about how part-night lighting could be implemented in Oxfordshire. It is not about whether part-night lighting is right for specific areas. In September 2025, the council's cabinet will decide whether or not to move forward with part-night lighting. If the decision is to proceed, we are proposing that towns, parishes or Oxford city wards apply for part-night lighting schemes in their areas and that a public consultation is carried out for each scheme.

About the framework

The draft part night lighting framework proposes to introduce part night lighting in Oxfordshire locations where:

• it is requested by the local town or parish council/meeting, or local governance authorities
• the part night lighting exemption criteria does not apply
• local residents have been consulted via a public consultation, as well as stakeholders like the police, night economy employers and community groups
• the part night lighting scheme is approved at Oxfordshire Council Council's Delegated Decision by Cabinet Member for Transport Management

Please can you share this consultation with your residents, local community and stakeholder groups and your Councillors. We very much want to hear back from Parish’s and Town Council’s on their views and comments on the proposed Part-Night Lighting Implementation Framework, as if approved, then Parish and Town Council’s would be able apply for part-night lighting schemes in their areas.

Press information and the consultation documents are attached. Printed copies of the consultation are also available; You can request a paper copy of the consultation documents by emailing: partnightlighting@oxfordshire.gov.uk(External link) or call the county council's Customer Services Team on 01865 792422 or download it from this page. We will provide a Freepost address on the paper survey form for you to return your completed survey.

Any queries or questions, please let us know.

We look forward to getting your consultation responses.

Kind regards,

Highways Maintenance and Road Safety Team

Oxfordshire County Council