![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/mistley-quay-campaigners-fight-to-have-eyesore-fence-removed/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/131302615_microsoftteams-image-166.png&description=Image source, Jenny Kirk/BBC Image caption, About 200 people turned out to show their support to have a fence removed from Mistley Quay Hundreds of campaigners gathered on a quay to ask for an "eyesore" fence to be removed in a 15-year dispute. The metal fence was erected in 2008 at Mistley Quay, in Essex, by landowners TW Logistics over fears people could fall into the water. Simon Bullimore from Free The Quay said the fence was an "obstruction". said it had no enforcement powers to remove the fence. TW Logistics has been approached for comment. Image source, Jenny Kirk/BBC Image caption, The fence was erected over 15 years ago The 1.8m (5ft 11in) high fencing was put up at the waterside following concerns of enforcement action by the Health and Safety Executive. Looking out on to the Stour Estuary, near Manningtree, it has been used by TW Logistics' port vehicles and for local residents' sports and pastimes for many years. The company said it had remained in place to comply with safety legislation. An application was made to the county council for the quay to be registered as a village green, available to the public for recreational use, which was granted in 2015. Residents said they were not opposed to a fence that was in keeping with the rest of the area. Image source, Jenny Kirk/BBC Image caption, Simon Bullimore said the fence did not "allow boats to moor and crews to come ashore" He said he will not give up. "I've been bashing my head against a brick wall for 15 years and there isn't a dent in it yet." Image source, Jenny Kirk/BBC Image caption, Konstantin Schön signed a petition to get the fence removed Konstantin Schön, said the fence was an "eyesore". "I come from London - I haven't moved here to watch more concrete. I'm happy with it changing." Image source, Jenny Kirk/BBC Image caption, Janette Standing said "get these railings down" Janette Standing, from Harwich, said: "This has been going on for far too long and it's about time it got moved and taken){kind=link}
Hundreds of campaigners gathered on a quay to ask for an “eyesore” fence to be removed in a 15-year dispute.
The metal fence was erected in 2008 at Mistley Quay, in Essex, by landowners TW Logistics over fears people could fall into the water.
Simon Bullimore from Free The Quay said the fence was an “obstruction”.
Essex County Council said it had no enforcement powers to remove the fence. TW Logistics has been approached for comment.
The 1.8m (5ft 11in) high fencing was put up at the waterside following concerns of enforcement action by the Health and Safety Executive.