Council Nil, Faslane One!

On April 6th Argyll & Bute council's eviction attempt against Faslane Peace Camp, Britain's longest-running protest camp, was thrown out of court. However, an appeal hearing is expected late May/early June. More money and bodies are needed to defeat this threat. Campers have demanded a public enquiry into the running of Argyll & Bute council, which has constantly misled the public, stating that there is a 900-signature-petition against the camp. There is not - only a 13-year-old petition against a former separate camp. 01546 604 263 is the number to make complaints on this.

Meanwhile campers continue their campaigning against the 300 Trident nuclear warheads based in Scotland. The south gate of Faslane Naval Base is disrupted daily, with base workers' cars having to be diverted, and invading campers force shut-downs for security sweeps.

On March 30th campers disrupted the sailing of a Trident submarine (which has the destructive capacity of 1280 Hiroshima bombs) for 5 hours. Large sections of the base fence have also vanished.

On May 30/31 the camp is having a "business as usual" weekend of partying and actions. The camp turns sweet sixteen on Monday June 15th, with partying beginning on Friday 12th. Come along for summer fun and defiance by the Gareloch. Contact 01436 820901.