Fire-hit Broadford Works security measures complied with

The owner of the derelict fire-hit Broadford Works factory in Aberdeen has complied with an order to improve security on the site.

Emergency services have been called to the building well over 20 times since the start of the year.

A Dangerous Building Notice was served, with the council seeking 24-hour security.

The building standards team said it was now satisfied that Ian Suttie had complied with the terms.

Action urged

Aberdeen City Council's convener of planning development management, Ramsay Milne, said: "A 24-hour security system is now in place and safety improvements have been made around the perimeter and inside the site which should reduce the risk of unauthorised access and potentially serious injury.

"Aberdeen City Council will continue to monitor the situation but we are neither the owner or the developer of the site.

"I would urge the owner to progress the implementation of the planning consents that are in place for redevelopment of the site, or conclude a sale with a party who is willing to progress the development of the site without further delay."