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Derwent Walk

P002729 - 27 April 2022

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At a Glance

This petition concerning derwent walk was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.

Issue Summary

The petitioners are concerned about the threat of destruction or significant changes to Derwent Walk country park due to a proposed permanent transport route linking Consett and Gateshead/Newcastle.

Action Requested

The House of Commons is asked to urge the Government to accept residents' concerns, commit to maintaining the integrity of Derwent Walk, reject the feasibility study for the proposed transport route, and discuss the proposal with members of the ‘Save Our Derwent Walk’ group.

Key Facts

  • Derwent Walk runs through parts of Swalwell, Winlaton Mill, Lockhaugh, and Rowlands Gill.
  • An online petition has over 25,000 signatures.
  • The walk lies on the former track bed of the Derwent Valley Railway (opened in 1867 and closed in 1962).
  • It includes C2C cycle routes, National Cycle Network No. 14, a country park, and a Scheduled Monument.
  • The proposal does not adequately address access for disabled individuals or the importance of walking and cycling routes.

Presentation Timeline

MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.

Presented
27 April 2022
Liz Twist Lab
Blaydon and Consett
I rise to present a petition on behalf of my constituents who are members of the Save our Derwent Walk campaign group. Derwent Walk country park runs through my constituency, from Swalwell, through Winlaton Mill and Lockhaugh, and on to Rowlands Gill. I thank the campaign group for their tireless efforts to retain our magnificent country park. The petitioners state that the walk is under threat of destruction or irrevocable change through the proposal for a permanent transport route linking Consett and Gateshead. In addition to this petition, the campaign group has an online petition of over 25,000 names, from my constituency and beyond. The petition states:
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