In the past, I have highlighted residents' concerns about the former garage site in Benvie Road, where, a couple of years ago, the owner finally demolished most of the derelict building that had been a target for vandalism and fires.
Some of the structure, however, remained, and, after a further fire earlier this week, I wrote to the City Council's Director of City Development asking that the owner is contacted urging him to take immediate steps to clear the site and secure its boundary and if he fails to do so, that enforcement action be taken. I took the photo (above right) here last night and it was easily possible to gain access to the site as the boundary fencing is not secure.
The Director has sent me a prompt response saying :
"My Building Standards Team are contacting the owner again urging him to take immediate steps to clear the site and secure its boundary. The owner will be advised that failure to carry-out the above may result in the Council instructing the necessary safety measures."