As many of you know, Cambridge City Council has launched a lighting trial on Parker’s Piece, in a bid to improve safety for people crossing the open space after dark. The consultation period is ending soon!

The move comes in response to incidents in Parker’s Piece, especially during hours of darkness, and follows discussions with the police about how to improve people’s safety when using the footpaths after dark.

The trial aims to explore both effectiveness and appearance and see what issues arise with this kind of scheme. After the trial, the equipment will be used elsewhere in the city.

You can give your feedback on the idea by completing the short questionnaire on the Council’s website. The consultation ends on 4 March.

The Council will assess the results of the trial before deciding whether to progress the scheme further.