Seven firms decline work on collapsed Ludlow historic wall

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 17:39 · Archive

Seven companies have declined to help replace scaffolding at a partially collapsed 13th-century wall in Ludlow.

Seven firms have declined to help Ludlow Town Council replace scaffolding at a partially collapsed section of the town's 13th-century wall by St Laurence's Church. The wall collapsed in February 2013, with water pressure, moisture degradation and freezing temperatures blamed for the damage. Scaffolding has remained in place at the site since then.

Last December, Longmynd Consultants produced a report examining the scaffolding's role. The firm concluded it 'did not appear to offer any buttressing or structural support' and said it could potentially be removed if loose stonework was taken down or an alternative method such as netting was installed.

Ludlow Town Council's policy and finance committee was recently told seven companies approached about replacing the scaffolding had all declined. The council has now identified an eighth company to approach. Ludlow Town Walls Trust chairman Colin Richards recommended the new firm, and councillors agreed he should act on the council's behalf. A further update is due at a full council meeting on 26 October, though discussion will be in private.

How it is being reported

• Seven firms turn down job at Ludlow wall that collapsed 13 years agoSeven firms have reportedly declined to assist a town council regarding what can be done to help protect a collapsed section of wall.Ludlow Advertiser · 23 Oct, 16:56
• Seven firms decline work to replace scaffolding at collapsed Ludlow town wallLudlow Town Council is seeking help from an eighth company after seven firms declined to replace scaffolding at the partially collapsed 13th-century wall by St Laurence's Church.Shropshire Star · 23 Oct, 11:54

In this story: Ludlow Town Council · St Laurence's Church · Ludlow · Ludlow Town Walls Trust · Colin Richards · Longmynd Consultants

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