Evictions Alert!

The residents of Holtsfield in Swansea, West Glamorgan, are due to be evicted and have their homes demolished at any moment. This small community was due to be evicted on October 18th; but 150 people turned away bailiffs. Certified bailiffs have now been appointed to carry out the eviction without prior notice. Property developer Tim Jones, has been refused planning permission to build executive mansions on the site. Nevertheless he intends to continue with his plans, making 43 people homeless in the process. Help needed soon. Phone 01792 234027 / 233596 / 234059.

The Kings Cross Women’s Centre in London is facing eviction. Housewives in Dialogue (HinD), the charity running the centre, cannot afford the Community Housing Association's (CHA) demand for a commercial rent of £6,000 per year. The CHA only paid £14,000 for the premises and stands to make a hefty profit. The centre’s activities are essential at a time of cutbacks, growing poverty, racist attacks and sexual violence. To protest against this decision, write to Mick Sweeny, The Chief Executive, CHA, 100 Chalk Farm Rd., London NW1 8EH. For info phone: Kings Cross Women's Centre 0171 837 7509.