'A massive piece of history' - 9 things you said about future of Sunderland Magistrates' Court
Sunderland MPs Bridget Phillipson and Julie Elliott have long-campaigned for a new court for the city - and they have now been assured a decision will be made by June.
Dozens of you have had your say about the issue on Facebook - with many of you calling for this building to be preserved for Sunderland's future.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdThe MPs launched their campaign after Houghton Magistrates’ Court closed in 2011, on the understanding that a new modern courts complex was to be built in Sunderland.
The current magistrates' court building, which is currently subject to repairs costing in excess of £200,000, is more than 100 years old.
Here's what you had to say about the issue on Facebook.
Michael Watson: "The building will lie dormant and empty, become derelict and an eyesore for years. Just modernise the old courts."
Marie Pentland: "Do not let this building become so run-down that it has to be demolished."
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdShaun Cudworth: "Good, it's just frustrating they had to campaign at all. No, they won't demolish it - see it at night, looks really good when all lit up.
"With the police station [being] re-purposed things are looking up at this part of town."
Lee Mordey: "What will happen to this building? I hope it will not be demolished. It's beautiful and a massive piece of history that should be well looked after."
Andrew Tilly: "There's nowt wrong with these courts. Spend the money on something other than this."
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdSarah Ann Taylor: "Don’t let them demolish it they have ruined Sunderland pulling all the old buildings down."
Pete Bogg: "Should be made into a visitor attraction."
Dot Sumner: "Let's keep a piece of history. More new buildings get built then demolished in no time."
Joan Mordey: "What's wrong with the old one it has character?"