A CONCERNED councillor has raised the alarm after 25 buckets and wet floor signs were scattered throughout a shopping centre. 

Adam Smith, who represents Cumbernauld East, visited Cumbernauld town centre over the weekend and says he was shocked by what he found.

Hazards included out-of-order automatic doors, buckets collecting rainwater pouring through the roof and a smashed window pane.

Images show the cracked glass, dozens of buckets and wet floor signs dotted throughout the centre's main shopping promenade, as well as noting the entrance doors were blocked off. 

We previously reported that North Lanarkshire Council purchased The Centre Cumbernauld (TCC) as part of a multi-million-pound programme to regenerate the area.

Cllr Smith said: "While in Cumbernauld town centre this week, I noticed a number of concerns in relation to the upkeep and maintenance of the complex.

"These concerns obviously aren’t new but, now that the centre is under the ownership of North Lanarkshire Council, I expect basic repairs to be carried out and the building to be safe at all times.

"Concerns include a car park entrance closed off, automatic doors out of order, 25 buckets collecting rainwater, wet floor tiles and a smashed window pane on the door to St Mungo’s Road.

"I have escalated these concerns to the council and asked for repairs to be undertaken and for the centre to be maintained in as good condition as possible given the plans for demolition and redevelopment in the coming years.

"I have been advised that these issues will be referred to the property management company to ensure works are carried out, and I have been informed that the roof within Tay Walk will be repaired next year following conclusion of a tender exercise."

A North Lanarkshire Council spokesperson said: “Recent heavy rain has resulted in a number of leaks in the shopping centre, and we are targeting investment to identify a solution.

"On-site staff are managing and responding to the immediate situation. Safety barriers and signage are in place.”