Derby choir members fear falls as park lights broken for two years

Summarised from Derbyshire Live's report · Updated 24 Oct, 18:32 · Archive

Street lights at a Derby park have not worked for around two years, leaving elderly choir members concerned about falling in the dark.

Elderly members of Littleover Community Choir in Derby are concerned about their safety due to broken street lights at King George V Playing Fields. Lee Rodwell, the choir's chair, says three lampposts near the community centre have not worked for roughly two years. Most of the choir's around 20 members are in their 70s and 80s.

Rodwell describes the walk from the community centre to the car park after evening sessions as 'pitch black' and dangerous. Choir members have reported that the dark makes it easy to trip, particularly over a speed bump. With winter approaching, Rodwell says there is deep concern from members over their safety. He has contacted more than a dozen councillors to address the group's concerns but says no action has been taken.

Derby City Council says it is investigating the lighting in the area to identify the cause of the problem.

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• Derby choir singers in fear of injury after broken lights complaintIt is believed the street lights at a Derby park have not worked for around two yearsDerbyshire Live · 24 Oct, 18:01

In this story: Littleover Community Choir · Lee Rodwell · King George V Playing Fields · Derby · Derby City Council

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