Prominent Burnley 'eyesore' to be demolished amid safety concerns
The demolition of a derelict hotel is set to move forward.
The Adelphi Hotel in Burnley has stood empty for a number of years, with Burnley Council now moving forward with demolishing the derelict building.
The action follows earlier legal proceedings over the condition of the property on Railway Street.
Burnley Magistrates’ Court previously ordered that work must be carried out to make the building safe, or that the dangerous part of it must be demolished and cleared away.
Following the court order and the continued concerns over the condition of the building, the council is now progressing with demolition to remove the unsafe structure.
Councillor Afrasiab Anwar, leader of Burnley Council, said: "People in Burnley will know the Adelphi Hotel has been an eyesore for many, many years. It is in a prominent part of the town centre and it is one of the first things visitors see when they arrive in Burnley by rail, so we cannot accept a building in such a key location being left in this state.
"We have seen real progress in Burnley in recent years, with major investment and important town centre projects moving forward, and this action is part of that wider approach. It is about public safety, but it is also about making sure key sites are not left behind as Burnley continues to move forward."
Councillor Jack Launer, executive member for housing, health and culture, added: "The regeneration of Burnley Central station is long overdue.