A community is demanding answers in Midlothian after several streets were left without lighting for well over a week.
Residents in Dalkeith have said that they are becoming frustrated following being plunged into darkness on Sunday November 6.
One resident, Susan Jameison, 53, said that those complaining about the issue have been passed from pillar to post by both Midlothian council and Scottish Power, with both sides allegedly blaming the other.
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The full-time carer said that the lack of street lighting is dangerous for pedestrians as well as those going to their work in the early morning or those coming home at night in the evening.
It is understood that the issue, which has been ongoing for nine days, has impacted Woodburn Terrace, Woodburn View, Laurel Bank, Pentland View and Primrose Crescent amongst many others.
On the issue, Susan said: “There are several streets in the Woodburn area without street lights and this problem has been ongoing for well over a week.
“It has been reported on a number of occasions by multiple people but somehow no one has been sent out to fix the problem.
“It's dangerous as you don't know who's behind you and residents are having to walk with only their phone torch light.
“If a car passes you then you could be disoriented by the headlights which is really problematic for those going to their work in the early hours of the morning or coming back late at night.
“This also gives thieves an opportunity to be able to target people and homes.
“The council seem to be blaming Scottish Power whereas Scottish power have said it is the council’s responsibility to get the issue repaired.”
It is understood that the lighting columns which illuminate streets are owned by the council but the faults they are experiencing can only be fixed by Scottish Power.
Midlothian Council said: "We are working alongside Scottish Power to try to resolve the issue as soon as possible.”
A spokesperson for SP Energy Networks said: "Once we were informed of the issue, we immediately deployed our engineers onsite. We are investigating the fault and working to restore power to the street lamps as soon as possible."
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