Controversial demolition of 'integral part of Derby’s identity' to boost flood defencesThe city centre building is being reduced to rubble despite calls to save itView 2 Images Demolition work has started at Crompton House on Derwent Street (Image: Derbyshire Live)A former NatWest bank in Derby city centre is being torn down despite calls made to save the building. ‌Crompton House on Derwent Street was built in the 1930s but it is currently being bulldozed as part of a massive council-led project to boost the city’s flood defences. ‌“Derby Riverside” is a phase of the scheme which includes the demolition of several buildings near the River Derwent around Stuart Street. ‌Join us on WhatsApp to get the latest news straight to your phoneIt is part of Derby City Council’s multi-million pound Our City Our River (OCOR) scheme – aiming to boost Derby’s response to heavy floods and severe weather. To help avoid a repeat, a lot of work is ongoing in Derby city centre to improve the flood defences.