Petition · past parliament

Save The Derwent Walk in Tyne & Wear, County Durham from Railway development

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

There have been plans released to convert the Derwent Walk spanning across Gateshead and Durham back into a railway line, we want this stopped in its tracks! There has been a £65k grant from Durham City Council for a feasibility study.
There has been no public consultation for this & the local MP has and will not disclose any data from the survey. To destroy such a beautiful piece of culture and beauty of our region would be catastrophic. The Victorian viaducts, the wildlife, the sanctuary it gives people of all ages for walking, cycling, horse riding, running. Days with families spent & enjoyed. The famous Red Kite walk, deer that amble around freely, we need the government to step in and review something that isn't needed.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

Timeline

14 Mar 2021 Petition opened for signatures
16 Apr 2021 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 16 Apr 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.