Saturday, June 28, 2025

Activists Concerned That South Shields Streetlights Could Diminish Night Sky Quality

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Campaigners are expressing outrage over a recent decision by the local council, claiming that their concerns were dismissed. Malcolm Porter, a campaigner, criticized the council for merely “paying lip service” to community feedback while planning to install lights that could increase light pollution and negatively impact local wildlife. He emphasized that the justification for the lights, cited as a road safety measure, is unfounded given the low traffic speeds in the area. Residents, particularly those living along the affected road, have shared feelings of devastation, with Kim Driver stating that this is just the beginning of their fight against the council’s actions, promising to escalate their campaign.

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