thirteen people stand outside a building. They are wearing red tabards and some carry red flags.

ACORN Confront Landlord Over “Cruel” Living Conditions

UPDATE 19/01/22: it is understood that Fadumo’s landlord has now undertaken all the necessary repairs to the house and has furthermore agreed to give Fadumo £1250 in compensation. ACORN Bristol have rallied in support of one of their members who was left without heating and hot water by her landlord over Christmas.  Fadumo, who lives in St Werburghs with her seven children and mother, said … Continue reading ACORN Confront Landlord Over “Cruel” Living Conditions

Squatters Cleared From High Street by Court Order

Squatters occupying two buildings on High Street have finally been ousted by court order.  Police secured a closure order for the former I Candy Beauty and Boutique at 45 High Street, which had been occupied since May 15, from Bristol Magistrates Court this morning, June 3, making it a criminal offence for the squatters to enter the premises. The risk of arrest and even imprisonment … Continue reading Squatters Cleared From High Street by Court Order

Breaking: Travellers Resist Eviction at Glenfrome Road Site

Seventy-five Travellers are resisting eviction from the Glenfrome gasworks in Eastville were they have been living for the last few weeks.  Local residents report several hundred bailiffs and police arriving early this morning (May 20th) and closing the road to traffic before beginning efforts to enter the site.  The Travellers resisted by using lock-on tubes and a tripod but were ultimately unsuccessful and bailiffs gained … Continue reading Breaking: Travellers Resist Eviction at Glenfrome Road Site

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

Plans for Community Space Scuppered by Squat Eviction

The squatting collective known as the PigeonshitCollective are being evicted from the disused bank on Gloucester Road where they have been working to establish a community centre. Bailiffs, supported by police, arrived early morning on Wednesday 10th to begin the eviction. As they closed in on the building, one occupant addressed onlookers ‘this is what you get when you try to take something back. We … Continue reading Plans for Community Space Scuppered by Squat Eviction