LAST DAYS OF THE TAJ

Anti-supermarket activist group SaboTaj was at Brighton County Court on Wednesday (23rd) defending their occupation of a vacated shop premises where Sainsbury’s have put in a planning application (see SchNEWS 759).

The judge granted an IPO which was served within half an hour of the group leaving court. On the expected day of eviction, Thursday 24th, a group of around 60 occupiers and supporters set up outside the building with guitars and free food to keep the bailiffs at bay through peaceful protest and community spirit. A few coppers hung about during the day, and some shifty-looking types in suits turned up to make notes and take a few pictures of the building, but no eviction attempt was made.

With people still inside the building and occupiers on the roof, the fight is not over yet, and the campaigners plan to hold daily rallies outside until Sainsbury’s get the message.

*See www.kemptown.wordpress.com or Facebook group: No More Supermarkets in Kemptown