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To quote - they are acting on the "Institute of Lighting Professionals guidance on light pollution". In my opinion it feels like car headlamps are pointed right at my windows!

I emailed James McAsh who then copied in someone from the lighting department but as I said, they investigated and decided the light level was appropriate. As many above have said I find the white light is very intrusive but they seem to be operating off some guidelines which suggest they are acceptable.

I complained about the same thing on Hindmans Road last year and had a lighting engineer from the council come and take some readings. They measured the light levels at a downstairs window and we were told this measured less than 1 LUX - apparently obtrusive light can be as much as 5 LUX (if that means anything to anyone)! With the shutters open upstairs or downstairs at the moment it looks light daylight with the street lamps on so I can't imagine it 5x greater! I did suggest the light shields but my request seemed to be ignored and I gave up.

Looking for recommendations for someone to build some low brick walls in our garden for some raised beds. Should be a pretty straightforward job, perhaps a days work. Any suggestions welcome!

We've just moved into a new house in East Dulwich and we're looking for someone who can retrofit a dishwasher in an older kitchen. There is space for the unit and plumbing in place so should be possible. Can anyone recommend a plumber/handyman who could do this for us? Thanks, Mike

Big recommendation for Daniel, came to fix a leaking pipe on a Sunday night and was quick, friendly, professional and very reasonable. Will definitely be using him again in the future.