'Residents feel unsafe to move around their neighbourhood.'
Scotland’s tenants’ union Living Rent has said over 40 street lights in Govanhill are broken, leading to a feeling of insecurity in the area.
Beatrice Onashile, co-chair of the Govanhill branch, said: “At Living Rent, we are committed to finding solutions to any issues which impact negatively on our communities. The union has said Govanhill lacks proper upkeep, with members also raising concerns over potholes and fly-tipping, making poorly-lit streets a safety hazard for people with physical disabilities.The council spokesman said: “All installations of new street lamps are undertaken in accordance with national standards, which indicates columns should be placed on the pavement next to buildings to protect the column from vehicle collisions.
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