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‘Extremely unsafe’ derelict mill restored by council after it becomes anti-social hotspot

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Wigan council has restored an ‘extremely unsafe’ derelict mill that has become an anti-social behaviour hotspot and caught on fire last month.The town hall carried out a series of works on the listed Pagefield Mill after its owner failed to comply with a legal notice to do so.The local authority removed a section of ironworks which was at risk of falling from the chimney and plans to weld shut entrances to a number of underground tunnels on the complex later this month.It’s the latest step taken by the town hall, which has already spent more than £160,000 to try and make the building secure.The mill has become a target for trespassers and last month four fire engines were called to the mill.Councillor Paul Prescott, cabinet member for.

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