Work to demolish structurally unsound internal walls on Kirkby Lonsdale’s Main Street will be carried out today.
An update for residents and businesses has been issued to keep them informed after the tragic blaze which claimed a man’s life in the town last weekend.
Westmorland & Furness Council said the controlled demolition will be carried out today, Monday, December 16, and there will be noise and dust as a result.
It added: “The fire service have been supporting contractors with filling the ballast tanks that will form part of the scaffolding to the Old Market Hall façade, so please don’t be concerned if you do see the fire service on site.”
Meanwhile, an online fundraiser has been set up to help townsfolk. It has so far raised over £26,000. People can donate here.
The Community Hub will relocate back to the St Mary’s Church from today between 9am and 5pm until further notice.
People are asked to use this as a drop-in and speak to council staff or community representatives with any issues, concerns or matters to raise. Anyone unable to visit in person can call 015242 36404.
The next public meeting will be held today at 5pm in the Lunesdale Hall to update residents and businesses on ongoing works. All welcome to hear the updates and ask questions.
Bus services are running as normal.
Parking in Westmorland and Furness Council-run car parks – New Road 1, New Road 2 and Market Square – will be free to use until the end of December.
Booths car parking – Parking off Wellington Court, adjacent to the A65 and before the Lunesdale Surgery (with the exception of the specified staff parking bays) is offered throughout December as temporary unrestricted parking with immediate effect. The Booths main store car park remains one hour free with an option to purchase a second hour as normal. Please note that the Lunesdale Surgery parking is for patients of the doctor’s surgery only. Our thanks go to Booths for their ongoing support to the community and the economic recovery of the town.
