Responsibility for street lighting
Oxfordshire County Council are responsible for the installation and maintenance of the majority of street lights within Oxfordshire.
Streetlights are not specifically exempt from statutory nuisance, but because of their location are unlikely to qualify, as generally speaking they are not found on 'premises'. It is however acknowledged that streetlights can have adverse effects on the local community.
New technologies now allow finer control of light distribution and reduced light directed towards the sky.
Beneficial lighting can be achieved that is fit for purpose and minimises the impact on the environment through using modern light sources.
The simple use of front and/or back shields can improve illumination on the road whilst reducing intrusion elsewhere.