An urgent works notice has been served to the owners of St Paul's Church in Perth.

Following a structural inspection by engineers, a draft schedule of works was sent to Arengate Ltd in November 2015.

However, despite assurances that works would be carried out immediately, no repair work has taken place.

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The new document now informs the building's owners that the council intends to step in and carry out emergency works to prevent further deterioration on or after Wednesday, 01 June.

The projects total cost is estimated at £400,000.

Once completed, the council will then seek to recover the costs incurred through the works, which involve decontaminating the former church as well as making it safe, secure, wind and watertight.

(LM)