ePetition details

The London Docklands Development Corporation redeveloped of Surrey Quays and surrounding areas demonstrated an understanding of the benefits of retaining iconic elements of the Rotherhithe peninsula’s heritage including the Scotch Derrick (Red Crane) and many of the lift and swing bridges, providing tangible physical links to the heritage and identity of the area. The public open spaces surrounding these iconic elements were protected by covenants, allowing them to be utilised and appreciated by the community and continue to be used to this day.
The residents of SE16 appreciate that some areas of the community will need to change to accommodate the needs of its residents, but this does not negate the obligation for our council to maintain the community character and ensure quality of life for its residents, specifically including the preservation and maintenance of heritage icons within the former Surrey Docks peninsula.

We object to the long-term neglect and lack of maintenance that has been afforded to select community heritage icons of Southwark, many of which have been in-situ for over 100 years. It is only in the last two decades that they have been neglected and are currently in a state that undermines their heritage value. We call upon the council to fulfil its obligations in maintaining these heritage icons and public spaces throughout Southwark, specifically the red Scotch Derrick located adjacent Commercial Wharf / Odessa Street. This crane is the last of its kind in London and is one of the few remaining physical and tangible links to former Surrey Docks community heritage and identity.

We call on the council to work collaboratively with its residents to ensure the preservation and/or restoration of community heritage icons in particular the red Scotch Derrick (red crane) to ensure that the physical history of Southwark is preserved for generations to come.

This ePetition ran from 10/08/2016 to 31/10/2016 and has now finished.