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Drew Sandelands

Glasgow council accused of 'kicking can down road' on lighting city's parks

Glasgow’s council has been accused of ‘kicking the can down the road’ when it comes to lighting the city’s parks to improve safety.

Campaigners called for lighting to be installed last year after the issue came to the fore during COP26, when residents were forced to walk through Kelvingrove Park late at night due to a police diversion.

At the time, the council said it doesn’t encourage people to use parks at night, partly because lights would disrupt nocturnal wildlife.

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