Living Rent says that street lights are not just a safety issue, but one of accessibility and pride in local communities.
Campaigners have protested outside Glasgow City Chambers slamming the council for their failure to repair broken streetlights in a deprived area of the city.
Living Rent members started a campaign in November last year leading the council to fix 28 of the damaged street lights but, as of last week, 48 are still in need of repair. The group are demanding that all repairs are carried out by September 1 and long-term investment is made into the upkeep and maintenance.
"This action ensures that we can speak to whoever's in charge and leave here with some sort of commitment from the council.
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