Nottingham Indymedia: 'occupation'

Climate protesters occupy power station

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 11:52:06 +0000

Early on Monday 29th October, sixteen people scaled the chimneys of West Burton gas-fired power station in Nottinghamshire, shutting it down and halting further construction. West Burton is one of the first of up to 20 new gas-fired power stations the Government has planned.

On the newswire: Gas power station occupied by No Dash for Gas | Police warn power station protesters | fifteen people scaled the chimneys of West Burton

Notts UnCut Street Party

Sun, 27 May 2012 12:18:42 +0000

12.00 Noon Saturday 26 May 2012. Listergate, Nottingham

It was a very hot and sunny day. People gathered under the shade of the trees opposite Topshop in Listergate, Nottingham

Leaflets handed out, speeches were made, childrens faces got painted, ballons blown up, [but kept exploding]. Cakes and samosas got eaten. Party games were played including musical statues and pass the parcel. A policeman drove past, but didn't join in. Aside from the booked sound system, were were also entertained by a passing Mariachi Band ........ splendid. Security guards at stand-too in nearby shop doorways looked on and appeared concerned.

Possession Hearing in Court for Nottingham Occupy

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 12:17:30 +0000

Thursday 5 April 2012

On Thursday 5 April, after a couple of earlier dates with the law, campers from Occupy Nottingham appeared at Nottingham County Court, [sitting in the Magistrates Court] Carrington Street.

Campers and supporters protested and displayed banners outside of the court, before and after the hearing. There was some media interest.

Teachers strike against Nottm CC plan for a 5 term

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 17:49:03 +0000

Thursday 29 March 2012

At around miday and later at 4pm, teachers and supporters gathered in the Market Square to protest at Nottingham City Council plan for a 5 term Year.

The NUT says, the first of what may be a series of strikes attracted strong support from members. Almost all the schools involved in the strike were completely or partially closed.

Nottingham Occupy Camp get court hearing papers

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 01:44:26 +0000

Thursday 8th March 2012

About 10 days ago, the Nottingham City Council served a notice on the Occupy Nottingham camp. That unless they stifted by the Monday 5th March, the council said they would start proceedings. The camp said it wouldn't be moving.

At 3pm on Thursday afternoon [8th March] Nottingham City Council officials served the court hearing papers on the Occupy camp.

Nottingham City Council Budget £20m Cuts Protest

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:19:09 +0000

5 March 2012

Meeting 12:30 in the Market Square, people gathered to protest Nottingham City Council plan to shave yet another £20m of the budget for thier provision of public services.

Council serve notice on Occupy Nottingham

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 23:30:09 +0000

4th March 2012

A week ago, the council served a notice on the Occupy Nottingham camp, that unless they move by the 5th March, council will start proceedings. The camp says it wont be moving.

Occupation Camp Nottm: Collected coverage 100 days

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:13:59 +0000

To celebrate the 100 days mark .... I thought it would be a good time to collate the coverage so far.

Nottingham Occupation Camp now at day 100

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:31:15 +0000

Sunday 22 January 2012

Now at day 100. Gosh!!

Who would have thought they'd be sticking it out this long. Very well done all.

Notts Uncut in action first event of new year

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 22:02:56 +0000

Saturday 14 January 2012

12.00pm Protestors meeting outside Boots in Upper Parliament Street.

They then proceeded to protest outside all the usual suspects of Vodafone, Miss Selfridge, Dorothy Perkins, NatWest Bank, Topshop .... oh, and another Boots.