Sleaford’s Westgate car park closed due to concerns about potentially dangerous structure

According to officials from North Kesteven District Council, which owns the car park, it is a temporary measure to enable urgent remedial action to be carried on a building that has been assessed as being a potential hazard.

It is said to be the wall of a stone building to the west of the car park.

All access to and through the car park is suspended. No-one should pass through the site and as parked cars are moved out, it will be secured.

The closure will be in place for “as long as is required” says the authority.

David Steels, Assistant Director for Public Protection at North Kesteven District Council, said the action was being taken in the interests of public safety after a chartered structural engineer had reported on the deteriorating condition of a building next to the car park.

“We know that the car park is well-used, particularly by students accessing St George’s Academy and nearby amenities and it is essential, until we are able to make the building safe, to prevent people moving through the area.

"This is hopefully a short-term measure, and while appreciating everyone’s co-operation in ensuring public safety, we apologise for any inconvenience caused.”

Motorists are advised to use alternative on-street or pay and display parking. The nearest is at Sainsbury’s, Money’s Yard, Church Lane and Market Place.