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A WHOPPING £33,000 bill to stop a crumbling derelict council building from injuring passing pedestrians has been described as “frightening” by angry traders.
The former council road services building in King’s Stables Road has stood empty for five years, but has failed to attract interest from developers, and has instead had to be scaffolded to stop pieces of masonry from dropping on to the pavement.
The bill for the scaffolding is being picked up by taxpayers.
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http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/taxpayers-pay-33k-for-derelict-site-scaffolding-1-3398966
Where are the developers when you need them!
I suppose in 'more ordered municipalities' Councils could say 'you won't get planning permission for y until x is developed'.
Alternatively CEC is expecting an 'unrealistic' price(?)
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