Streetlights: questions and Band 8 answers

Yes, quite a few, actually. I live on a fairly modern housing estate, so there is an LED lamp post every twenty metres or so. It makes the pavement really bright at night, which is great when I am walking back from the bus stop after work.

To be honest, I find it quite unnerving. If a road is pitch-black, I tend to feel on edge, so I usually take a detour along main roads instead. Just last month, I avoided a shortcut through the park simply because the path had no lights.

Not really, no. I grew up in a tiny village out in the countryside, so there were hardly any lampposts along our lane. We had to carry a small torch whenever we walked the dog after sunset, which felt like a little adventure at the time.

I would definitely go for the softer, warmer ones. Bright white lights feel a bit clinical, almost like a hospital ward, whereas amber lighting creates a cosy atmosphere. My local council recently replaced the old warm bulbs on my street, and it feels much harsher now.

I suppose in some parts it does, particularly around the suburban alleyways and near the train station. Adding a few solar-powered lamps there would make late-night commuters feel a lot safer, especially during the winter when it gets dark by four o'clock.