Angry residents threaten Kier and council with legal action over Glasgow Art School blaze

By Will Ing2018-08-22T12:04:00

Work starts on the managed dismantling of The Mackintosh Building. Photo Marco Frederici

Source: Marco Frederici

Cordon erected around demolition work on site means locals have had no access to their property for weeks

Residents and business owners barred from returning to their properties after the June fire at the Glasgow School of Art are considering legal action against Kier, the city council and the art school.

A safety cordon has prevented access to 33 households and 55 businesses since its erection on 15 June following a blaze which gutted the Grade A listed Mackintosh building. Behind the cordon, demolition contractor Reigart is undertaking dismantling work to prevent the collapse of parts of the building.

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