Sutton Central by-election
A by-election will take place on Thursday 10 April 2025 to elect a new local councillor in Sutton Central.
Light pollution is when artificial light illuminates an area that shouldn't be lit. It is intrusive and referred to as the “trespass” of light, such as artificial light from:
Light may constitute a statutory nuisance under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (provision added by the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005).
You can report a light pollution nuisance, by completing our online enquiry form.
Make a neighbourhood nuisance enquiry
You can also report a light pollution nuisance by:
These factors determine if an artificial light source is a statutory nuisance:
Before you install lights, consider if:
If you want to install lights for safety or security reasons, you need to install the right amount of light:
Set the angles of all main beam lights to below 70 degrees. You should adjust your lights so that they:
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