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A fire in a derelict building, formerly the Bonnington Bridge bar, has closed Newhaven Road.
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"Fierce fire destroys derelict Newhaven Road pub"
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Posted 8 years ago #
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http://greenerleith.org.uk/blog/dumb-dumpers-in-trouble-with-the-law-484
"Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade have been called out twice to uncontrolled fires on the site, and by trying to burn the waste instead of disposing of it properly, the business is breaking waste laws set out in the Environmental Protection Act."
Posted 8 years ago # -
I'm certainly not the only one thinking this is a somewhat convenient end (for certain purposes) to this establishment. Work has been stopped on it for about 2-3 years now, and judging by all the brand new windows and patio doors which were smashed in, a contractor was double-crossed on payment and decided to "finish" the job with heavy metal implements.
I understand the building's last known owner has a long "history" too when it comes to doing works without appropriate permission.
Posted 8 years ago # -
Whatever the 'truth', it highlights a wider problem where ownership outways any wider public interests when it comes to derelict buildings/land, empty houses etc.
The classic used to be that factories didn't pay rates if the roof was removed...
Posted 8 years ago #
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