THE entrance way of a Cowdenbeath store has been deemed "dangerous" to its customers.
The land under B&M on the High Street is subsidising which has caused the pavement outside the entrance and exit of the store to buckle.
Councillor Darren Watt believes that this could cause serious injury to members of the public.
Sharing the issue with his constituents, he wrote: "Over the last few days, I have received several messages regarding the entrance and exit to B&M Stores at Cowdenbeath Retail Park.
"There clearly has been some subsisdence at both of the units occupied by Lidl and B&M, however, it is evident the issue has got increasingly worse in recent months at B&M in particular, and poses a serious risk of injury to those visiting the store.
"B&M has tried to mitigate the issues by adding a ramp, closing the footpath, and introducing an alternative route for wheelchair users to access the store, but the main entrance ramp, in particular, is short, steep, and very slippy, especially this time of year. This is proving to be very dangerous and challenging for people with disabilities and limited mobility, let alone for those more able-bodied
"These issues have been further exacerbated with the recent cold spell and icy conditions, which has also caused additional inconvenience for disabled customers as parts of the car park has frozen over with essential spaces completely inaccessible."
B&M knows of the issues outside the store and has said they are working hard to find a solution.
A spokesperson added: “We’re aware of the situation and we’re working with the building landlord to identify a possible resolution.
"The safety of our customers and colleagues is paramount to us and is always the highest priority to ensure they have an enjoyable and safe shopping experience when visiting our stores."
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