Fosse Way magazine (free local weekly publication) carried this article on its front page today:
Squatters win stay of execution for derelict factory
January 16 2009
Quote:
PROTESTORS have persuaded developers to hold fire on the demolition of a derelict factory building.
Squatters moved into what is know as the red brick building on the Morlands site between Glastonbury and Street last week after the South West Regional Development Agency (RDA) announced plans to demolish it because of safety concerns.
Morlands Crew protest group believes the large building, constructed in the early 1900s, is sound and should not be flattened just to stop break-ins.
Around 15 people from the group accessed the building and refused to leave until the RDA promised to complete a thorough consultation about the viability of the building and its future use.
Protestors have now left the building following a meeting with RDA officials on Monday. As a result, RDA representatives will attend a special meeting of Glastonbury Town Council on Wednesday evening and members of the public are welcome.
Remember this: written questions only for the council meeting! You can find the details of the meeting right here.
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