Kirkstall Developments

On the 18th December fifteen Earth First!ers stormed the Headquarters of Morrisson’s supermarket in Bradford and occupied the Managing Director’s office for one and a half hours. The action was in support of the residents of Kirkstall who are fighting the building of a road, supermarket and petrol station, all of which are to be financed by this supermarket chain.

Originally there was a ‘peoples plan’ of mixed sustainable use for the site, developed by the local community, put forward - but Central Government didn’t like this idea so they proceeded to take the land and give it to one of their Quangos, who then sold it illegally to a development firm.

Leeds Earth First! decided enough was enough and went to pay Mr Morrisson’s a visit. Two security guards simply looked on as the EF!ers charged up the stairs to Ken’s office. While there they sifted through Xmas cards from such pals as Proctor and Gamble and Nestle, and enjoyed a cuppa. There was also a very interesting article spotted on the Managing Director’s desk referring to Centreparc developments in Yorkshire!

When police eventually arrived one hour later they pointed out to Ken that no charges could be made for alleged libel as it was a civil matter. At this point Ken agreed to a meeting in early January. Actions will be continuing if necessary! For more details contact Leeds Earth First! on: 0113 262 9365.