The boarded up former offices along Winckley Square Pic: Blog Preston Winckley Square businesses have hit out at the state of one of the square's former off
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“It is literally a death trap and only a matter of time before a member of the public suffers a serious injury. Winckley Square is a flagship square in the centre of Preston that is enjoyed by everyone visiting Preston including families and young children. “The new Public Space Protection Order introduced last week for the city centre is very welcome, but the issues around Mount Street are more specific. The Order refers to ‘persons’ but whether this will apply to children is less clear.
The gym in Garden Street was knocked down in 2021 and the site still hasn’t been cleared Pic: Blog PrestonShe said: “Planning permission for a new development to replace the gym was first passed 20 years ago but not a single brick has been laid. “FoWS are keen to see inbound high-quality investment in commercial, social and residential developments in the city centre. We encourage visitors, local and distant, to visit our city and its beautiful open spaces, its heritage, its shops and cafes and services. When those from neighbouring suburbs join our walks and talks they often comment that they now rarely come into the centre. We have to turn that tide.
A spokesperson said: “Preston City Council is aware of the reports from Lanson House and is working with representatives of the company that owns the property who are co-operating with the Council to rectify the results of damage and further secure the building.
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