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Bedroom Tax and Council Tax
25-03-2013 16:55
They way forward in the struggle against austerity is not to pay Council Tax
'Reposter' is correct in pointing out that Nottingham City Council's petition against the Bedroom Tax is completely cynical and self-serving. The same as all the other Labour-controlled local councils, NCC have rigorously applied the Coalition Government's cuts programme resulting in the loss of jobs and essential services. Only a handful of Labour councillors in the whole country have voted against cuts biudgets. Clearly, no real resistance will come from that quarter.
More petitions, peaceful pickets, etc. are not going to have any significant impact on national and local government. The time for direct action is here and that means withholding Council Tax payments. The same as with the Anti-Poll Tax Campaign of twenty odd years ago, starving local government of funds is an effective way of forcing policy changes onto the national government.
Already thousands of people in the Nottingham area have not been paying their Council Tax payments simply because they cannot afford to do so. At the Anti-Bedroom Tax demo on 16th. March many working class people present said that they are not going to pay up. This step forward must be encouraged and widened. It is an action which anyone can take today by simply cancelling your direct debit to your local council.
As with the Poll Tax, it is the working class - rather than middle strata petitioners - who are likely to take effective action. Anti-Austerity Action will be campaigning in areas such as Bulwell, Clifton, Hucknall, Ashfield, etc. for non-pyment of Council Tax. Cancel your Council Tax payments and come and join us.
Oppose the Cuts, Don't Pay Council Tax!
Anti-Austerity Action
Shakedown 1: Preparations
25-03-2013 16:55
Saturday 23 - Sunday 24 March 2013. Nottingham
A fundraiser for the UK Stop G8 mobilisation, NNRF Destitution Fund and Nottingham based Autonomous Community Projects.
A long disused nightclub near the Showcase Cinema, Lenton Industrial Estates became the venue for the event. Personally, it's the first time I've know a nightclub to be squatted for a party. [Purpose built or what!].
On entering the building, we were confronted with a scene of extreme devestation. I have seen previous vistas before in the aftermath of bomb explosions! A completely uncared-for space. One that was crying out to be used though.
So, a squad of commited individuals arrived during the day and did some extreme tidying up. Services for generating electric, plumbing in water and toilets, checking the place over for dangers. Checking door for obstructions and fire exits. Heath & safety 'risk assessments' made. 20-30 people made a great team effort and I would like to add my personal thanks to all concerned in making this an entertaining, safe and enjoyable do! Cheers guys!
Needless to say, with the event well underway, the police became aware that sommat was going off and 4 officers arrived. Pleasentaries were exchanged, they realised there wasn't problems that needed dealing with ..... a went away.
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Shakedown 2013 was a two-part party:
- a big gig at the Polish Eagle Club, Sherwood Rise, Nottingham
- an after-party until sunrise at a secret location, to be announced on the night.
A loose collection of people coming out of the underground music and activist scenes in Nottingham to resurrect the spirit of the original Shakedown Party in 2005, a mega DIY, underground party that served as a fundraiser for the anti-G8 mobilisation in Scotland and other grassroots projects. See Veggies report.
From Nottingham and around the country Shakedown brought together the best soundsystems, party collectives, performers, visual artists and community groups for a big DIY all night party.
Shakedown is raising funds and awareness for:
- A week of action and information against the G8
- Nottingham Refugee Forum Destitution Fund
- Autonomous community projects in Nottingham
How to find out about these projects and get involved!
http://network23.org/autonomousnottingham
http://nottinghamsolidarity.noblogs.org
http://nottingham.indymedia.org
All the organisers, crew & artists did it for free!
Shakedown
http://shakedownandparty.co.uk/shakedown/
https://www.facebook.com/events/154045741417996/?fref=ts
Shakedown 'Crew Video'
http://youtu.be/JCmcrxZGXW4
A better set of piccys from the night:
http://tinyurl.com/csneavy
Nottingham Shakedown is back! [Feature]
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/5482
Shakedown ‘05 - Nottingham G8 :: The Pictures
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/2005/03/306592.html
EVENT: Stop G8 National Gathering in Nottingham
April 27, 2013 10:00
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/events/5421
____________________________________________
ALAN LODGE
Photographer - Media: One Eye on the Road. Nottingham. UK
Email: tash@indymedia.org
Web: http://digitaljournalist.eu
Member of the National Union of Journalists [NUJ]
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"It is not enough to curse the darkness.
It is also necessary to light a lamp!!"
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Shakedown 2: Event
25-03-2013 16:55
Saturday 23 - Sunday 24 March 2013. Nottingham
A fundraiser for the UK Stop G8 mobilisation, NNRF Destitution Fund and Nottingham based Autonomous Community Projects.
A long disused nightclub near the Showcase Cinema, Lenton Industrial Estates became the venue for the event. Personally, it's the first time I've know a nightclub to be squatted for a party. [Purpose built or what!].
On entering the building, we were confronted with a scene of extreme devestation. I have seen previous vistas before in the aftermath of bomb explosions! A completely uncared-for space. One that was crying out to be used though.
So, a squad of commited individuals arrived during the day and did some extreme tidying up. Services for generating electric, plumbing in water and toilets, checking the place over for dangers. Checking door for obstructions and fire exits. Heath & safety 'risk assessments' made. 20-30 people made a great team effort and I would like to add my personal thanks to all concerned in making this an entertaining, safe and enjoyable do! Cheers guys!
Needless to say, with the event well underway, the police became aware that sommat was going off and 4 officers arrived. Pleasentaries were exchanged, they realised there wasn't problems that needed dealing with ..... a went away.
********
Shakedown 2013 was a two-part party:
- a big gig at the Polish Eagle Club, Sherwood Rise, Nottingham
- an after-party until sunrise at a secret location, to be announced on the night.
A loose collection of people coming out of the underground music and activist scenes in Nottingham to resurrect the spirit of the original Shakedown Party in 2005, a mega DIY, underground party that served as a fundraiser for the anti-G8 mobilisation in Scotland and other grassroots projects. See Veggies report.
From Nottingham and around the country Shakedown brought together the best soundsystems, party collectives, performers, visual artists and community groups for a big DIY all night party.
Shakedown is raising funds and awareness for:
- A week of action and information against the G8
- Nottingham Refugee Forum Destitution Fund
- Autonomous community projects in Nottingham
How to find out about these projects and get involved!
http://network23.org/autonomousnottingham
http://nottinghamsolidarity.noblogs.org
http://nottingham.indymedia.org
All the organisers, crew & artists did it for free!
Shakedown
http://shakedownandparty.co.uk/shakedown/
http://www.facebook.com/events/154045741417996/?fref=ts
Shakedown 'Crew Video'
http://youtu.be/JCmcrxZGXW4
A better set of piccys from the night:
http://tinyurl.com/csneavy
Nottingham Shakedown is back! [Feature]
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/5482
Shakedown ‘05 - Nottingham G8 :: The Pictures
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/2005/03/306592.html
EVENT: Stop G8 National Gathering in Nottingham
April 27, 2013 10:00
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/events/5421
____________________________________________
ALAN LODGE
Photographer - Media: One Eye on the Road. Nottingham. UK
Email: tash@indymedia.org
Web: http://digitaljournalist.eu
Member of the National Union of Journalists [NUJ]
___________________________________________
"It is not enough to curse the darkness.
It is also necessary to light a lamp!!"
___________________________________________
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Bomb Diffused Close to Next G8 Summit Hotel
25-03-2013 11:56
According to the BBC in Northern Ireland, a bomb was found 'abandoned' a mere 16 miles from the hotel due to hold the next G8 summit in the UK.Link to the article here -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-21911598
The Sussex Occupation and the Privatisation of University Education
25-03-2013 10:55
Luke Martell
The Sussex Uni occupation against outsourcing is in its seventh week. It hosts a national demo against education privatisation today.
Syriza: Crucible Or Cul-De-Sac
24-03-2013 23:28
There have been many calls for a 'party of the people' in the last couple of years. A speech by Alexis Tsipras in London March 15 2013, outlined what policies Syriza as ‘a party of the people’ would implement if it gained power. This article questions whether in the current crisis, such parties and policies are rational proposals or just the result of nostalgic and idealistic longings.
Bristol bookfair after-party fundraiser info
24-03-2013 21:22
This is a split fundraiser for us and Bristol Defendant Solidarity. Any funds raised that we do not need will be shared out to other groups locally, as usual.
Greek Anarchist Prisoner & Squat Benefit - Nottingham
24-03-2013 15:35
Richard William Littlejohn
24-03-2013 12:40
Homophobe, transphobe and general hate mongering, far right sniveling weasel.Lives here.....
4 Greenoak Place, Cockfosters Road, EN4 0JB
From growing greens to Fukushima
24-03-2013 00:36
Expert urban gardening tips from John Kohler, host of popular "Growing Your Greens" channel on You tube. Then speech by Dr. Helen Caldicott March 12, 2013 on medical and ecological consequences of the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan.
Say my prayers but what’s the use? Tomorrow will be just the same…
23-03-2013 22:55
Here’s some music to get you in the mood for tomorrow’s
Leeds Queer Film Festival
23-03-2013 20:33
Leeds Queer Film Festival warmly welcomes you to enjoy a showcase of queer cinema with a focus on independent and diy films.Boycott Workfare Glasgow 23rd March Photos
23-03-2013 17:14
Albany lettings paid what they owed!
23-03-2013 10:55
Kerstin’s account of how, with the help of EPTAG, she got Albany Lettings to pay what they owe!