The March took place on 13.02. 10, marking the beginning of the Community’s resistance
to the possibility of a Tesco store in Stokes Croft/ Montpelier.
The People of Stokes Croft, Montpelier and beyond took to the streets on Saturday afternoon, thus demonstrating the depth of feeling at the the possibility of Tesco spreading its unwelcome influence into this area of the City.
The former Jesters Comedy Club at 142 Cheltenham Road, Stokes Croft, whose lease has been taken over by Tesco, has been squatted.
We believe that it is important to document the unique vibrancy of life in Stokes Croft, and will continue to produce short videos that attempt to highlight local events and local issues.
Stokes Croft China launched at the end of November. Using China Ware from the defunct factories of Staffordshire, and lithographic prints salvaged from Staffordshire’s largest independent decorating factory, local artists and members of the community came together to produce an aesthetic that is uniquely local.
Turbo Island during its last Community- led makeover, Feb. 2009
Below, the Inspector’s judgement. Particularly illuminating are Paragraphs 11 and 12, of which a small excerpt is quoted below:
The (Hoarding is not) preventing regeneration of the wider area or the immediate site, and indeed it may have some beneficial impacts in reducing the amount of graffiti.
Tesco is worryingly close to setting up shop on Stokes Croft – at the old Jesters.
Please come to a public meeting at 7pm on Monday 8 Feb at Hamilton House’s Events Space to find out how to help prevent this and explore what the community does want.
Bristol City Council will present the three short-listed designs for The City Road/ Stokes Croft Corner Site.
There is one local design of the three choices.
Unfortunately, the trial of Chris Chalkley was adjourned today (3rd February). The chief prosecution witness Denise James, Project Manager for Clean and Green, was under the impression that she was not required to appear in person.
Chris Chalkley, chairman of PRSC, is remanded to appear at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 3rd February 2010 at 9.45am. Mr.