rshdunlop, I have to agree, driving up just gives spotlights.
While walking up, as its getting darker earlier now is unpleasant, very dark areas which im sure make vulnerable people feel very at risk indeed, very badly thought out indeed. Maybe once the leaves drop from the trees it will be slightly better.

As for Sunderland, I believe they are following the configuration that has been used on roads such as Preistfield, which has actually been quite successful. Be grateful they are not all in tree canopies like most others.

As for when they get turned on, im sure once they sort the water issue around the electrics they will get them turned on.

I really do hope a proper assessment is made of these lights over the winter. I know from experience that once the lights are in, they are reluctant to do anything about them, Waldram Park is a great example of this. Another road with lights in the trees.