Tag: Squatting

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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

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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

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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

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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

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