EXTRA security measures are to be introduced at a blaze-hit Keighley mill.
The move, at Dalton Mills, follows the latest suspected arson attacks at the 19th-century building.
Police have confirmed they are treating as arson two fires, which occurred earlier this month.
The incidents caused further damage to the Grade II*-listed building, which was hit by a huge fire in 2022.
Two teenagers were charged earlier this year in relation to that fire, and the 17-year-olds – who cannot be named for legal reasons – are next due to appear in court in August.
Residents living near Dalton Mills have sent a letter to Bradford Council and Keighley Town Council voicing their exasperation at the attacks on the mill complex and calling for steps to be taken by the authorities to secure the site.
The letter states that families and older people living near Dalton Mills have "had enough of the lack of security and action on making the area safe", and are worried about "constant thefts from the building" as well as vandalism and recent "significant fires".
Bradford Council says it has been working with Historic England to "agree the installation of some additional site security measures" and that works will be carried out as soon as possible.
A spokesperson said: "We share views of local residents that the building has huge cultural and industrial significance to Keighley and can assure them that we’ve been liaising closely with Historic England to try to secure a positive future for the site.
"We have to stress that the building is not owned by Bradford Council and is currently held by the Crown Estate, who are aware of the current situation at Dalton Mills.
"Whilst the council does not have a duty to keep the site secure, it is recognised that the current threat level of further theft, vandalism and risk to the public’s health and safety is significant. The council has been working in partnership with Historic England to agree the installation of some additional site security measures and these works will be carried out as soon as possible.
"We will continue to work with all parties to try to preserve such an important heritage asset to Keighley and the whole district."
A Keighley Town Council spokesperson said: "Recognising Dalton Mills as an important part of Keighley’s historical landscape, we support joint efforts to safeguard the town’s cultural and industrial heritage."
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