461 Westferry Road Millway Firestation
Waiting for the Bailiffs
Baillifs with Torch
Barricaded in the 3rd Floor
Squatters Viewed from Tower
Squatter's CCTV is the Answer
The Landlord was present but could not give good reason why to prefer security warden garding the building rather then having people living in it. The owner of the local pub said he had no problem with squatters living in that building but is campaigning for a police station in the area due to high youth violence. Squatters said they would welcome higher police presence in that case, as visitors to the besaid pub had harrassed community members in the past.
The outcome of todays confrontation is another week for the occupants. They are currently seeking to negotiate with property owner Swan Housing Associciation, whos plans for the building include social housing - which is, in fact, already the use squatters, most of whom have jobs, make of the bulding.
Squatters state that pressure put on them is due to political pressure in the forecoming local elections and has nothing to do with their behaviour in the buidling, which, so far, has been quiet and integrating in the neighbourhood.
See also
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/london/2006/03/337170.html
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