Lancaster, Friday 27th 2002

More than a hundred protesters on skateboards, bikes and feet caused traffic mayhem in Lancaster, when they reclaimed the streets to protest against Chelverton's plans of destruction for Lancaster. Chelverton, a mega
construction company backed by Carillion (formerly known as Tarmac) and Richardson Developments, are planning to rip the soul out of Lancaster by building a 63,000square feet super-store, dozens of "large-scale" retail units and a major new road on land between the tranquil Lancaster canal and the city centre. According to the council's own studies this would close down
local traders in the city centre as well as in neighbouring Morecambe, never mind more traffic, noise and pollution.
The plans also threaten the Homeless Action Centre, the Polish Centre and the Musician's Co-op (well-used
rehearsal rooms and recording studio), all situated on the land.
More actions are in the pipe-line .

Stop Chelverton! really need to hear from anyone who is fighting against Chelverton elsewhere or knows anything about them. So if you do, get in touch:
 stopchelverton@gmx.net
 http://www.nephridium.org/lancaster
Lancaster Activist Resource Centre (LaRC), The Basement, 78a Penny St, Lancaster
Tel: 01524 383 012