Rejected petition Turn our street lights back on in Boston, Lincolnshire

Residents feel unsafe with the street lights out.
Boston was recently voted in the Top 10 worst places to live in the U.K. and the county council turn the street lights off to save money, and are increasing the council tax as a result.

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Night workers walking to work in the early hours are terrified, and it's only a matter of time before a serious crime is committed.
Car and van break ins are on the increase.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

This is the responsibility of the county council, so you may wish to contact your local councillor about it. Their details can be found through the following link:

https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/local-democracy/about-your-county-councillor/find-your-councillor/

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Date submitted 5 March 2017
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