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Residents of Coalsnaughton, a former mining village in Clackmannanshire, will be unable to return to their homes for the next two months while authorities investigate reported ground movement in the area. Since last week, 97 properties situated across four streets have been evacuated due to concerns about unsafe structures. Those displaced have been staying with relatives or in temporary housing as officials work to determine the cause of the underlying instability.
The local council confirmed that the investigation led by the Mining Remediation Authority (MRA) will require an additional eight weeks to complete. This update was shared at a recent meeting involving partner organizations, where residents were also briefed on ongoing efforts. One attendee described the experience as stressful for his family but expressed gratitude toward both the council and Kingdom Housing Association for their ongoing support during the disruption.
In a joint statement, Clackmannanshire Council’s chief executive, Nikki Bridle, remarked on the progress of the inquiry. She shared that Carl Banton, the MRA’s chief operation director, had provided an overview of the remedial work undertaken so far and presented images illustrating how the ground is shifting beneath the affected streets. “A further eight weeks will be needed for the MRA to investigate the cause of the ground movement,” Bridle said. She also acknowledged the wider community’s concern and support during this challenging period.
Road closures remain in place as the investigation continues. Clackmannanshire Council has formally requested financial assistance from the Scottish government to manage impacts arising from the incident. First Minister John Swinney responded to questions about the delay, expressing his willingness to visit the area and noting ongoing discussions between government resilience officials and the local council. Swinney added, “And once the position is clearer, we will have definitive commitments to make to Clackmannanshire Council and to the residents.”
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