Bluebell Woods

Manchester's resistance to mindless development has gone urban. Locals, the Green Party and EF!ers have joined forces to start a tree camp on 2.5 acres of maturing woodland in Longsight. The site has planning permission for 485 intrusive student flats while 7 acres of derelict school ground lie unused next door. Many locals objected to development which is totally out of character for the area and will destroy one of the last patches of trees in the vicinity. Contact Manchester EF! on 0161 224 4846

Stop press!! Builders, a chainsaw crew, a bulldozer and police turned up on the 18th, stood around looking bemused and were sent home.