Request for Chimneys update

Over the weekend I was contacted by a couple of local residents curious to know what's been happening lately with Chimneys - formerly known as The Trust on East Street in Blackhall Colliery.

I've asked the planning department this morning for an update on what progress has been made since the owners submitted a planning application to re-open the building as accommodation for people with autism and learning disabilities.

I'll post a full update as soon as I have a response from the service, but in the meantime you can get the latest information about this issue in an article I published on these pages last year: https://robcrute-blackhall.blogspot.com/2025/01/conversion-works-continue-at-former.html