Sixty Clackmannanshire homes to be demolished after mining subsidence
Residents on two streets in Clackmannanshire have been told their homes will be demolished after ground movement from historical mining, with 60 properties affected.
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Residents in Clackmannanshire have been told that 60 homes on two streets will be demolished after ground movement linked to historical mining. The decision was announced at a meeting last night, leaving many residents in tears and facing an uncertain future.
The problem began in May, when more than 250 people were forced to leave their homes after cracks appeared in properties. An investigation by the Mining Remediation Authority found that the cracks were related to historical mining work in the area. Since then, 97 properties have already been evacuated.
At the meeting, residents living on two of the affected streets were told their homes would need to be demolished. People living on two other streets were told that work could be carried out to make their homes safe. The news has caused significant upset and frustration among those affected.
One resident described the meeting as very tearful, with several people running out in tears. They said: "Now we're going to have to look for new houses to buy." The Mining Remediation Authority said it understands what a difficult time this is for residents and their families, and stressed that the decision was not taken lightly.
The UK government has promised support for those affected, saying it will work alongside the Scottish government and Clackmannanshire Council. The full scale of the demolition and remediation work is still being assessed, but the immediate priority is helping residents find alternative accommodation.
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| Claim | BBC One |
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| Ground movement linked to historical mining has led to the evacuation of 97 properties and more than 250 people since May. |
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The report focuses on the human impact of the demolition decision, highlighting the emotional distress of residents and the scale of displacement. It also gives prominence to the official response from the Mining Remediation Authority and the promise of government support, balancing the human story with institutional reassurance.
- “The meeting was very tearful There's a lot of people in tears with because it was very upsetting a couple of girls just ran out in tears they couldn't take it anymore and everyone was really upset and Now we're going to have to look for new houses to buy”
- “Well, this started back in May Ben and since then more than 250 people have been forced to leave their homes because of ground Movement”
- “The Mining Remediation Authority has said it knows what a difficult time this is for residents and their families It says that this isn't a decision that has been taken lightly”
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