Women ‘do not feel safe’ walking in parts of Newry at night due to poor street lighting – Armagh I

Women ‘do not feel safe’ walking in parts of Newry at night due to poor street lighting – Armagh I

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Women Feel Unsafe Walking in Newry at Night Due to Poor Lighting

Residents in Newry are calling for better street lighting to enhance safety, especially for women walking at night

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Newry, Northern Ireland, Street Lighting, Public Safety, Women’s Safety

Newry: People are asking for better street lighting to feel safer. This is especially important for women walking at night.

SDLP councillor Doire Finn plans to present a motion to the council. She wants the Department for Infrastructure to check where lighting needs improvement.

Finn noted that many areas in Newry lack proper street lighting. She spoke to women who feel unsafe walking in the dark.

She mentioned places like Heather Park and Kilmorey Park have poor lighting. It’s unfair that residents can’t enjoy these spaces in the evening.

Finn aims to identify lighting gaps and push for improvements. She believes public safety is crucial, especially with rising concerns about violence against women.

Another councillor, Laura Devlin, supports Finn’s motion. She emphasized the importance of feeling safe outdoors, especially during dark winter months.

Devlin noted that better lighting could encourage more people to enjoy the outdoors. She looks forward to positive changes from this motion.

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