These new white lights are disappointing. They are excessively bright up close, making it uncomfortable, but just a few meters away, their brightness diminishes significantly. The old orange lights provided better consistency in illumination, preventing those dark gaps between lamp posts. Now, we have an annoying contrast of super bright and dark areas. While they might save energy per bulb, they clearly aren’t ideal for the way Bracknell Forest Council has installed them.
Bracknell
I completely understand your frustration with the new white lights. It sounds like the uneven lighting is really impacting how safe and comfortable the area feels at night. The previous orange lights may not have been as energy-efficient, but they certainly provided a more consistent and reliable illumination. It would be great if the council could consider these factors when deciding on street lighting. Perhaps bringing up this issue with them directly could lead to some changes or at least a review of the current setup. Thanks for bringing attention to this!