Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEvacuations in Coalsnaughton began on May 18 (Alamy/PA)Around 100 homes in Coalsnaughton, Clackmannanshire, were evacuated on May 18 due to concerns over ground movement and unsafe structures. Residents have been informed they will not be able to return home for at least another eight weeks while investigations into the cause continue. The Prime Minister confirmed that the Mining Remediation Authority (MRA) is conducting daily investigations and collaborating with the council to support affected residents. Labour MP Brian Leishman raised the issue in Parliament, highlighting the "emotional and financial distress" of residents and urging UK Government support. Scottish Justice Secretary Neil Gray expressed "significant concern" about the extended investigation timeline and has contacted the UK Energy Secretary to ensure swift action. In fullResidents of former mining village face eight weeks away from home after ground movement forces evacuationThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Evacuated Coalsnaughton residents to be homeless for months due to ground movement
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEvacuations in Coalsnaughton began on May 18 (Alamy/PA)Around 100 homes in Coalsnaughton, Clackmannanshire, were evacuated on May 18 due to concerns over ground movement and unsafe structures. Residents have been informed they will not be able to return home for at least another eight weeks while investigations into the cause continue. The Prime Minister confirmed that the Mining Remediation Authority (MRA) is conducting daily investigations and collaborating with the council to support affected residents. Labour MP Brian Leishman raised the issue in Parliament, highlighting the "emotional and financial distress" of residents and urging UK Government support. Scottish Justice Secretary Neil Gray expressed "significant concern" about the extended investigation timeline and has contacted the UK Energy Secretary to ensure swift action. In fullResidents of former mining village face eight weeks away from home after ground movement forces evacuationThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
