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DLI site worker 'faced abuse and intimidation'

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Published date05 April 2024
Publication titleEvening Chronicle
The local business feared damage to its reputation due to work carried out on the former Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Museum, a council meeting heard

Durham County Council's plans to breathe new life into the Aykley Heads site by creating a new exhibition centre, gallery and cafe have been under scrutiny since work began.

There has been disagreement among politicians about the future plans for the site and campaigners have said more needs to be done to protect the land.

Campaigners and the County Durham Labour party have called for the current development proposal to be cancelled and replaced with a memorial garden and a space for visitors to reflect and remember.

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People with connections to the site have also called for the ashes of soldiers in the grounds to be protected. However, a motion to immediately stop construction work at the site was rejected by Durham County Council last week.

The council meeting heard of the backlash one local business received while working at the site.

Coun Joe Quinn told a meeting how the worker faced criticism for the plans, despite not being involved in the planning process.

He said: "I'm going to talk about the impact on a local business, which has received intimidation and abuse from people who have been whipped up by all the negative press and social media.

"The local tree surgeon is simply carrying out work granted through planning permission obtained last February.

"He was made aware of the sensitivities...

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