Coalsnaughton residents unable to go home for at least eight weeks

This comes after a meeting was held yesterday (Tuesday, June 2) which was hosted by partner organisations to keep residents updated.

Just last week, properties in Nechtan Drive and Langour were evacuated, bringing the total number of homes affected to 97.

This followed previous evacuations in Benbuck View and Dunmoss View.

Now, it has been revealed that the Mining Remediation Authority require a further eight weeks to establish the cause of the incident.

This means that people affected by the problem will not be able to go back home until then.

Nikki Bridle, chief executive of Clackmannanshire Council, said: "As part of the continuing work to keep affected residents updated, partner organisations held an update meeting for those residents on Tuesday, June 2.

“The priority of all Local Resilience Partners continues to be the safety and welfare of everyone involved, our officers remain in the local area to provide guidance and support to residents during what we appreciate is a worrying and uncertain time.

“During the meeting Carl Banton, chief operation director for the Mining Remediation Authority, explained that work is continuing at pace to establish the cause of this incident.

“A further eight weeks will be needed for the Mining Remediation Authority to investigate the cause of the ground movement. Carl outlined the works that have been undertaken and shared images to help residents understand how the ground is moving.  

“Our thoughts are with the residents affected by this incident, and we understand that this news will be concerning for them.

“We appreciate the support and concern shown by the wider Clackmannanshire community, and encourage everyone to follow the information and advice provided by the Council and our Local Resilience Partners.”