00:00Plans to demolish two bridges on the Castle Eden walkway have been put on hold after Stockton
00:06Council withdrew its application. The council argued that the Crawfords and Black Square's
00:11bridges were unsafe, with defects including cracks and movement, and said demolition was
00:17the practical option. But the HRE group challenged that assessment and urged the structures to
00:23be protected as heritage assets. The group says evidence about repair options and costs
00:29is now unavailable. Documents put demolition at £284,000. The council says the withdrawal will
00:37allow further time for information to be considered before a decision on the bridge's future is made.
