Number of derelict sites in the town is a major issue
The E&L attended the March meeting of Langholm, Ewes and Westerkirk Community Council on Monday evening.
After the preliminary introductions and apologies, the chair, Stuart Clement opened the public session. This was well attended by a contingent of residents of Townfoot who were there to express their concerns about the physical condition of the estate and in particular the lack of development at the north end where the unsightly ‘hole in the ground’ has remained for almost 16 years. The residents had approached the owners of the land, The Stevenson Trust to ask if there were any plans to develop the site, and if not, could it be at least filled in to improve the look of the place. They had had a reply from the Trust but felt it did not satisfactorily answer their questions and that they were going to be left with the eyesore indefinitely.
In a related point, another resident of the town, David McVittie, spoke at length about the number of derelict sites in the town that had had little or no attention from their owners for many years. David went on to give a list of these properties which included:…………
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