Figures for November show just 35% were fixed within seven days, as bosses admit that completing repairs within the target time “continues to be challenging” due to problems recruiting qualified electricians.
Safety fears have been raised over issues with street lights in an Aberdeen community stretching back over a number of months.
A TOTAL of 1,000 street lights are being upgraded from orange lamps to LEDs.
A councillor believes more places should experiment with turning street lights off at night in the North-east - suggesting residents use torches to cut costs.