Bradford Council commits to resolving derelict Dalton Mills fire crisis
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 04:13 · Archive
Bradford Council is working to find a solution for Dalton Mills in Keighley, a Grade II*-listed Victorian building repeatedly targeted by arsonists.
Dalton Mills, a Grade II*-listed Victorian mill complex in Keighley, has been repeatedly targeted by arsonists in recent years. A major fire at the site in September forced a number of nearby residents to temporarily leave their homes. It was the third blaze at the building so far this year.
The derelict site has become effectively ownerless after it was given up to the Crown Estate when its previous owner went bankrupt. The Crown Estate is an independent property business whose profits go to the Treasury. The Crown Estate attempted to sell Dalton Mills but faced issues due to the bankruptcy process.
The Crown Estate said it understood the sale was now 'being progressed' by Bradford Council, without the Crown Estate's involvement. Councillor Andrew Judson, deputy leader of Bradford Council and executive member for regeneration, economy and planning, said the council 'shares the ambition of seeing a positive and sustainable resolution for Dalton Mills and remains committed to exploring options that may assist in achieving that outcome'.
The building has historic significance as a filming location for the television series Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey. Councillors have called for urgent action to prevent further deterioration of what some describe as an eyesore.
Bradford Council's statement indicates it is exploring various options to resolve the situation, though specific details of the potential solutions or timescale have not been provided.
How it is being reported
- Councillor calls for urgent action to save 'eyesore' Dalton MillsBradford Council’s deputy leader has said the authority is committed to finding a “positive and sustainable resolution” for Dalton Mills.Keighley News · 10 Oct, 03:02
- Councillor calls for urgent action to save 'eyesore' Dalton MillsBradford Council’s deputy leader has said the authority is committed to finding a “positive and sustainable resolution” for Dalton Mills.Telegraph & Argus · 10 Oct, 03:00
- Dalton Mills: Urgent calls for fire-hit Yorkshire mill to be sold and restoredBradford Council’s deputy leader has said the authority is committed to finding a “positive and sustainable resolution” for Dalton Mills.Yorkshire Post · 9 Oct, 15:02
In this story: Dalton Mills · Keighley · Bradford Council · Crown Estate · Andrew Judson
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