Vortex Eviction
riotact | 06.03.2007 10:11 | Free Spaces | Social Struggles | London
The ex-Vortex Social Centre in Stoke Newington was evicted this morning. Bailiffs arrived at 5.30, with several police vans in attendance and proceeded to break down the door.
Although most people were quickly removed from the building one valiant soul hid in the attic and it was over an hour later that the police and bailiffs completely occupied the premises.
Many local people got out of bed and braved the rain to offer support and help retrieve equipment. The bailiffs refused to allow anyone to re-enter the building to collect personal possessions until it was pointed out that the residents had a legal right to leave with their belongings.
After a brief stand off during which local hate figure and arch-bastard Richard Midda threatened to come down to the building to negotiate the bailiffs finally agreed to bring out most of the equipment remaining in the building. Several people howeverare still waiting for their clothes and other personal possessions.
No arrests were made during the eviction.
It seems that Midda bottled out of a chance to speak to the squatters and locals about his actions and his plans for the building.
So it seems that parasitic landlord Midda's long term plans for the Vortex remain unclear however in the short term it seems the building will be occupied by 24 hour security. A call has gone out to respect the security guard's peace and quiet, no banging on the door at 2am and absolutely no attempts to hound them out of Stoke Newington like the cowardly dogs they are.
Morale remains high and Stoke Newington may see another Social Centre soon, meanwhile the campaign to keep the ex-Vortex building for community use will continue.
pics at
http://johnnyvoid.blogspot.com/2007/03/ast-stand-at-ex-vortex.html
Many local people got out of bed and braved the rain to offer support and help retrieve equipment. The bailiffs refused to allow anyone to re-enter the building to collect personal possessions until it was pointed out that the residents had a legal right to leave with their belongings.
After a brief stand off during which local hate figure and arch-bastard Richard Midda threatened to come down to the building to negotiate the bailiffs finally agreed to bring out most of the equipment remaining in the building. Several people howeverare still waiting for their clothes and other personal possessions.
No arrests were made during the eviction.
It seems that Midda bottled out of a chance to speak to the squatters and locals about his actions and his plans for the building.
So it seems that parasitic landlord Midda's long term plans for the Vortex remain unclear however in the short term it seems the building will be occupied by 24 hour security. A call has gone out to respect the security guard's peace and quiet, no banging on the door at 2am and absolutely no attempts to hound them out of Stoke Newington like the cowardly dogs they are.
Morale remains high and Stoke Newington may see another Social Centre soon, meanwhile the campaign to keep the ex-Vortex building for community use will continue.
pics at
http://johnnyvoid.blogspot.com/2007/03/ast-stand-at-ex-vortex.html
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sorry to hear
06.03.2007 16:43
the vortex was one of the better social centres that i have seen. friendly atmosphere, working with local residents, good to see all ages from babies, teenager to old codgers.
the f****er of a bailiff in charge of the evicition (
looking forward to the next social centre. will definitely be down to help out.
squat_the_world
The Vortex is dead, long live the Vortex!
06.03.2007 18:56
Down with boredom
Oh no- not again!
07.03.2007 02:06
Cheers Mr Midda- especial thanks for stopping the mother and baby group from haing a meeting place- the few extra lines of coke you can now put up your nose might dull the guilt somewhat, but you are still, basically a blight on the face of urban existance.
You sad, sad man. May you grow old lonely. And may you also get painful uclerarion on your nether regions, a plague of sore boils, very bad piles, blinding headaches, nightmares, insomnia, and possibly a nasty skin disease.
You are a drain on society- all property developers take note- we all hate you- you are ruining the lives of the common people, forcing house prices through the roof- and for what?
I think we might shoot you fuckers before the politicians, come the revolution!
Well, shortly after Blair, anyway!
Mike