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A spokesperson for Spodden Park Ltd said: "We have recently met with the council and their community safety team. During the meeting, we discussed the challenges of securing the site against determined trespassers. "We informed the council that the fence is being regularly damaged and that we have had incidents where CCTV cameras have been destroyed." They said "several options for how we could work with the council to address these issues were raised". "We want to remind everyone that asbestos is only dangerous if it is disturbed. "By entering the site, these trespassers risk disturbing the material and put themselves at risk." Asbestos is a group of six naturally occurring, fibrous minerals that were once widely used in various products due to their resistance to heat, fire, and chemicals. The substance is now known to be a carcinogen, and exposure to asbestos fibres can lead to serious health problems, including mesothelioma and lung cancer. There are no official planning proposals lodged yet, but Spodden Park Ltd have vowed to engage with locals on future development plans. The area has long been eyed up for housing, but nothing has ever materialised.
