The city council says the venue, which has stood empty since 2014, contains crumbling concrete.
Work to ensure Derby's Assembly Rooms "remains safe" is under way after it was confirmed the building contains crumbling concrete.Plans are currently in place to demolish the building, which has been out of use since a major fire in 2014.Nadine Peatfield, cabinet member for the city centre, confirmed the venue's link with Raac
"So why is it still standing and why did the council spend a lot of money on it before the fire if it knew it was unsafe?" "We are aware of the extent of Raac in the building and works are continuing to ensure the building remains safe."Work is under way to bring forward plans for the site, which must be in place before the building is demolished."
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