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Requesting urgent replacement of street lamp for community well-being

Reported via mobile in the Other Street Lighting issue category anonymously at 21:32, Friday 11 April 2025

Sent to Merton Council 1 minute later. Council ref: SRQ-1204803-Q0X4P1.

I am writing to express my concern regarding the recently installed street lamp. While I appreciate the council's efforts to enhance public safety through improved lighting and replacing the damaged light outside our home, I must bring to your attention the significant issues caused by the specific bulb used in this replacement.

The new lamp emits an excessively high lux level, resulting in an intense and harsh light that streams directly into my son's bedroom. This has severely disrupted his sleep patterns, leading to considerable distress for him and our family. The brightness is not only uncomfortable but also starkly contrasts with the warmer, more inviting lighting of the other lamps in our street, which are far more appropriate for a residential area.

I kindly urge Merton Council to address this matter promptly. It is essential for the well-being of my family and the comfort of our neighborhood that the lighting remains consistent and conducive to a peaceful living environment. I believe the council has a responsibility to ensure that public lighting does not negatively impact the quality of life for its residents.

I would appreciate your immediate attention to this issue and look forward to your response regarding the possibility of replacing the lamp with one that matches the existing, warmer lights in the area.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Yours sincerely,am writing to express my concern regarding the recently installed street lamp outside my property on West Place corner of Camp Road . While I appreciate the council's efforts to enhance public safety through improved lighting, I must bring to your attention the significant issues caused by the specific bulb used in this replacement.

The new lamp emits an excessively high lux level, resulting in an intense and harsh light that streams directly into my son's bedroom. This has severely disrupted his sleep patterns, leading to considerable distress for him and our family. The brightness is not only uncomfortable but also starkly contrasts with the warmer, more inviting lighting of the other lamps in our street, which are far more appropriate for a residential area.

I kindly urge Merton Council to address this matter promptly. It is essential for the well-being of my family and the comfort of our neighborhood that the lighting remains consistent and conducive to a peaceful living environment. I believe the council has a responsibility to ensure that public lighting does not negatively impact the quality of life for its residents.

I would appreciate your immediate attention to this issue and look forward to your response regarding the possibility of replacing the lamp with one that matches the existing, warmer lights in the area.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Yours sincerely,

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Updates

  • Thank you for reporting this. We've sent your report to our street lighting team for investigation.

    State changed to: In progress

    Posted by Merton Council at 21:49, Friday 11 April 2025