We have been working to carefully dismantle the façade of the former Maidens Head building, with tiles and features stored safely.
That work is now close to completion. The next engineer site visit is expected during the week commencing 6 October 2025, when the detailed intervention will be set out.
A further update will follow once that inspection has taken place.
For further details, head to https://ow.ly/q1lP50X2IsV
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