This rather beautiful petition relates to the proposed development at Elvet waterside in Durham and expresses the opposition of local residents to the loss of green recreational space. Interestingly, it includes signatories from local schools whose children are very anxious that play facilities are retained. The land in question relates to green space east of the swimming bath car park’s wall, including the former bowling green on the old racecourse on the river bank in Durham city.

Mr. Jack Gill and 3,300 signatories are involved in the petition:

The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Department for Communities and Local Government to do all to protect and retain this public space for the present citizens of the City of Durham, future residents and posterity and visitors.

And the petitioners remain, etc.

To lie upon the Table.