Update on Squatters at 39-40 High Street

Read the original article here. A county court judge has granted Bristol City Council a possession order for the premises at 39-40 High Street, which is currently occupied by squatters.  Upon request from the occupants of the building, the Council agreed to suspend the possession order until May 26th, giving the occupants a chance to vacate the building before evictions begin.  The hearing today (May … Continue reading Update on Squatters at 39-40 High Street

Postponement of Eviction Hearing Welcomed by Squatters

Squatters occupying the empty building 39-40 High Street have avoided eviction after a hearing at Bristol County Court on Friday, May 5th, was relisted. Bristol City Council, who own the building, had applied for a possession order, which would enable them to begin eviction proceedings. However, due to papers being submitted incorrectly by the council, the court relisted the hearing for Wednesday, May 12th. The … Continue reading Postponement of Eviction Hearing Welcomed by Squatters