牛津郡计划切断夜间街道照明,以节省资金,引发安全关切。 Oxfordshire plans to cut nighttime street lighting to save money, sparking safety concerns.

牛津郡县议会计划从下午11点到凌晨6点30分关闭大部分街道灯,每年节省40万英镑。 Oxfordshire County Council plans to turn off most street lights from 11 PM to 6:30 AM to save £400,000 annually. 然而,警察和犯罪事务专员Matthew Barber对降低安全,特别是妇女和弱势个人的安全程度表示关切。 However, Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber has raised concerns about reduced safety, especially for women and vulnerable individuals. 理事会认为,这些变化使某些安全领域免受限制,这些变化得到研究的支持,这些研究显示犯罪率降低,对健康和环境有利。 The council argues that the changes, exempting some areas for safety, are supported by studies showing reduced crime and benefits to health and the environment.