To celebrate dark skies, Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is calling on everyone to switch off their outdoor lights on Friday 21 May. See www.surreyhills.org/celebrating-our-night-skies
Effingham’s Neighbourhood Plan has policy ENP-ENV4, which states:
“All proposed developments should have regard to Effingham’s current status as a ‘dark skies’ area, and proposals should avoid light pollution and protect the night-time environment of intrinsically dark areas of the village and countryside.”
and
“Innovative green solutions for appropriate lighting will be encouraged.”
Further details why Dark Skies Matter, see www.darkskiesmatter.org.uk/