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To think they have dimmed the street lights

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Chocolateapot · 12/11/2025 18:16

Everywhere is SO dark, driving is a nightmare. Walking is treacherous as you can barely see the pavement in front of you, what is going on?! Have they dimmed the street lights ?

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Desmondhasabarrow · 12/11/2025 18:17

In my area yes there is a deliberate policy to dim them - it’s to reduce electricity costs and light pollution.

We had one very dim light on a particular corner which was unsafe, once a few of us complained the council turned that one back up. So if there are specific areas you think need brighter lighting it’s worth reporting it and seeing if you can get it changed.