There is a street only 2 houses away from me and the council replaced the normal street light with a huge light that looks like a 5 liter paint tin. It gives out shedloads of light in all directions. I'm friendly with the lady on the corner directly under the light and asked her if she would be interested in having it shaded as it's <20 m from her bedroom window. She says that it makes her feel more secure!!! So I have buckly's chance of getting anything done about it.