David Mogg, SNP candidate for Dunfermline North in the May Council elections for Fife Council, was interested to see recent correspondence in the “Press” regarding the proposals for Muircockhall in Townhill.

“I have followed the story from the start of the original planning application and would agree with Townhill Community Council that something must be done about the condition of the site”, said Mr Mogg at the weekend Dunfermline SNP meeting.

“My concern has always been that the building of any substantial structure on a site riddled with old, very old and possibly unrecorded, coal mine workings would be a risky venture. The extensive survey and remedial works required by the developer could be very expensive and here is the crucial point. I do not trust the developer!