The Leader of Preston City Council has released a statement to reassure the community after the recent fire at St David’s Church in Eldon Street
“The loss of St David’s Church and the news that somebody may have perished in the fire is tragic and very sad,” said Councillor Brown.
“We understand that some residents may be concerned about the safety of other vacant or derelict property in their area. “We want to reassure the public that the Council is working closely with partners to ensure that community safety is paramount and a tragedy such as this one doesn’t happen again.”There has been a rise in reports and intelligence in Preston regarding unauthorised access into vacant and derelict buildings. This is sometimes by rough sleepers but also more recently by urban explorers who share the experience on social media.
While the responsibility of vacant buildings lies with the owners, Preston City Council carries out preventive action in partnership withSafer Streets Officers carry out regular checks and risk assessments of buildings, working closely with the owners to take stronger measures to prevent unauthorised entry.to educate young people on how to prevent accidental fires and injuries.
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