MORE than 3,600 people have now signed a protest petition against
Sheffield University’s plans to knock down Jessop Hospital’s former
Edwardian Wing.
The university wants to replace the Grade II-listed building with a new £80 million engineering block.
It says it cannot incorporate the old hospital block within its design for the redevelopment.
Sheffield Council has approved the scheme, despite planning officers initially being against the proposals.
But the scheme still needs final approval from Communities Secretary Eric Pickles for demolition of a listed building.
The Save Jessop Hospital Campaign is backed by local history groups and members of Sheffield Victorian Society.
The university claims the project is necessary because otherwise the engineering building would be much smaller, adding it has no use for the old hospital.
Visit www.jessophospital.org.uk/object for details of the campaign.
From: http://www.thestar.co.uk/community/green-scene/thousands-back-hospital-protest-1-5502426
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