Long awaited work has finally started on repairs to Windsor's Guildhall after chunks of ceiling collapsed last week in the Corn Exchange that fronts the 17th century building.

The collapse came after growing complaints from conservationists in the town who have accused the Royal Borough of neglecting the building.

This week scaffolding was up as much needed work on decaying window frames and repairs to the Corn Exchange ceiling were carried out.

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Deputy leader of the Royal Borough Cllr Samantha Rayner has blamed recent heavy rain for the ceiling collapse and offered to meet members of the conservation organisation the Windsor and Eton Society any time to discuss their fears.

This week the society's vice-chairman Chris Aitkens insisted that the recent problems had been predictable and could have ended up costing the council a lot less if there had been a long term plan.

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He said: "We need a different approach that does not just involve reacting to events as they occur.

"There needs to be a proper conservation plan that translates to a maintenance plan."