M65 Lancashire

The Stanworth Valley eviction court cases have been adjourned until January 22nd, a 2 day pre-trial review is set for January 16th. Actions are planned. On November 6th, the case against Group 4, Tarmac etc. was lost on a couple of ridiculous technicalities. There was a cock-up in the court office as the court order was incorrectly worded. On November 7th, the Chairman of Group 4 - Mr Harrower, stood in the dock and swore that he never ever knew of the undertakings. Bizarre that the chairman of the company doesn't know what his board of directors are up to! The case has been appealed, there is no date set for the hearing as yet.

An activist at the M65 who was crushed and injured in a digger during a protest looks likely to win his case. This is one of only 3 prosecutions that have come to court during the campaign. 0161 273 8338, 01254 582027