The Berwick Youth Project intends to demolish or move two historic huts in an extremely sensitive and beautiful part of Berwick-upon-Tweed by the Town Walls, and replace them with a 6.4 m high, 5-bay garage block and bungalow. This will result in a loss of heritage, ruined views from the Town Walls into Berwick, and damage to the conservation area, affecting the enjoyment of both residents and visitors. One more unspoilt area of Berwick will be lost to short-sighted and unnecessary over-development.

The Victorian Society, the 20th Century Society, and Historic Buildings and Places have all urged the Youth Project to renovate and reuse the huts: a First World War Army hut, and a very rare 1908 Speirs & Co corrugated iron classroom. They would fulfil many of the developer's needs for canoe storage and training. Unfortunately the views of these respected heritage groups, and many residents, have been ignored.

We need to persuade the Berwick Youth Project of the folly of this plan before it's too late. Please sign this petition to let them know the strength of feeling about spoiling beautiful Berwick.

See also our site www.berwick-heritage.co.uk and Facebook page facebook.com/smashingheritage.