Well said Robbie Moore Following the latest fire at Dalton Mills, I organised a meeting this evening with residents and businesses living and operating directly next to the site, and invited our fire and emergency services, police and Bradford Council representatives to talk through and listen to ongoing concerns surrounding safety of the site, continued arson attacks and next steps. 
The emergency services message was clear. This cannot go on.
At the height of the latest blaze, more than 20 fire engines were called out. I can’t thank our emergency services enough for their bravery - but they should not be forced to keep fighting fire after fire at a site which is being accessed by arsonists, diverting resources elsewhere.
The site is now incredibly unsafe - and incredibly dangerous for anyone to access, including our emergency services should they need to take access again. 
Whilst the site, currently held by the Crown Estate is in the process of being sold - we must ensure that Dalton Mills is as best protected and preserved as possible with its full conservation status - and that means making the site as secure as possible. 
Bradford Council have statutory powers to secure this site and I have written to both the Chief Executive and the Leader of Bradford Council underlining this and urging them to act now before it is too late.
Nearly a month on from the letter I sent to them both on this issue - I am yet to receive a reply. I have still had no response.
After THIRTY-TWO fires, and many years of the site being allowed to decay - what will it take to keep our heritage asset secure and preserved? 
Dalton Mills is one of Keighley’s most iconic buildings and it has been recklessly abandoned.
Neighbouring residents of the site quite rightly made their views clearly known this evening - and I stand by them and you all. 
I will continue to raise this case with the Crown Estate and those who have statutory powers including Bradford Council - until Dalton Mill’s future is secure.t is clear the status quo simply cannot continue.
Huge thanks to all those neighbours of the site who attended this evening.
If you are a resident or business affected and need support, please do get in touch with me directly:
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01535 600 538