matlock footbridge campaign
Press and publicity
The footbridge has already had significant coverage in the local press and media including, most recently, coverage on BBC East Midlands today and BBC online.
Protests over 'monstrous' bridge
A new footbridge has ruined the appearance of part of a Derbyshire town, according to campaigners.
The black metal structure alongside Matlock station is part of a major development which includes a new Sainsbury's supermarket. Read more...
There have also been numerous articles in the Matlock Mercury:
Anger at plans to increase size of Matlock footbridge
By Danny Carden
Campaigners fear that plans to raise the sides of a controversial footbridge in Matlock will make it uglier and more intimidating. Read more...
You can make a difference
By Amanda Hatfield
FIGHTING for your rights, making a stand, having your say, overturning decisions – in 2008 you can do all of these and more. And believe it or not it is actually getting easier to battle with bureaucracy. Read more...
Anti-bridge campaign hits the web
By Richard Woolley
A NEWLY-formed group of Matlock residents have launched a petition and website in protest against a "monstrous" footbridge which has been constructed near their homes.
The Matlock Footbridge Campaign have slammed both the scale and design of the new footbridge linking Matlock Train Station and the new Sainsbury's store. Read more...
A bridge too far?
A NEW pedestrian footbridge has been labelled an "absolute abomination" by horrified residents.
The bridge is part of the Sainsbury's development at Cawdor quarry and is designed to provide a pedestrian access to the store.
But people living in its shadow are dismayed at the structure's size. Isabella Stone from Snitterton Road said: "I would challenge you to find one person on this planet that would find it acceptable. Read more...
and the Derbyshire Times:
People power may see Sainsbury's link replaced
Plans could be put forward to pull down a controversial steel bridge and replace it with a new one only months after it was installed. Read more...
Bridge row backed by shoppers
Hundreds of festive shoppers have pledged their support to a campaign to have a controversial bridge ripped down. Read more...
Bridge campaign steps up
Angry protesters have launched an on-line campaign to force supermarket chiefs to pull down a 'monstrous' footbridge.
Residents have started a web petition in an attempt to force the removal of the new steel walkway, which was installed in the summer as part of the Sainsbury’s development.
The footbridge, which links the train station to the new superstore, has been designed to meet health and safety laws.
But residents believe it has ruined their view and the look of a quiet area of the town. Read more...
Residents rap 'monstrosity'
By Angela Walsh
A "monstrous" steel bridge has angered Derbyshire Dales residents who believe it has ruined a quiet corner of their town.
The footbridge has been installed close to a Victorian railway station as part of the Sainsbury's development in Matlock to allow people to travel from the new supermarket into the town centre. Read more...
There have also already been several letters from angry residents in the Matlock Mercury...
Don't blame Sainsbury's
However, the fact is the ugly and useless footbridge and the ludicrous pergola, which have featured in recent editions of the Mercury, are not the supermarket's fault. Sainsbury's originally h
Section : Mercury Letters Date : 08/08/2007Plans were up for discussion
Perhaps if the planners had also proposed to plant the wrong type of trees on the footbridge and pergola, Matlock Town Council would been only to ready to take notice and to criticise. Without a Peak
Section : Mercury Letters Date : 16/08/2007Joining protest about bridge
Alternatively could there be a dedicated and protected path up Snitterton Road behind the bank where it would meet the top of the new footbridge?
Section : Mercury Letters Date : 08/08/2007I'll carry on whingeing
If my criticism of the appearance of the ramp to the new footbridge at Matlock station is 'whingeing', I'll continue to whinge, along with most of the residents of Matlock and beyond.
Section : Mercury Letters Date : 26/09/2007Bridge block for passengers
Madam, Not only is the new footbridge at Matlock Station a monstrosity in size and design but also in position.
Section : Mercury Letters Date : 01/08/2007An ugly monster
Madam, I was appalled when I confronted the newly-installed footbridge at Matlock railway station.
Section : Mercury Letters Date : 01/08/2007Solutions to bridge issue
Madam, I come to Matlock every Saturday by train and will end up seeing the new footbridge every time.
Section : Mercury Letters Date : 25/07/2007