Occupy Glasgow
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Occupy Glasgow is an ongoing peaceful protest in Glasgow, Scotland, a part of the global Occupy movement
with the intent to resolve economic and financial inequality. The protest started on 15 October 2011, opposite the City Chambers
in George Square
, but due to possible conflict with Remembrance Day
events, Glasgow City Council granted an eviction warrant, in force from 7 November, and protesting was moved to Kelvingrove Park
in agreement with the council. This is a first in the Occupy movements that a government has reached a compromise. It has been set up with the safety and welfare of campers.
, Glasgow collectively agreed the initial statement below, based on the statement agreed by 500 people on the steps of St Pauls at OccupyLSX
The 28-year-old is understood to have been attacked in the tent in the early hours of Wednesday morning, approximately 12.45am.
Police have said they are looking for two suspects they believe are known to the victim. Following this, the protestors have moved from George Square and taken a new place in Kelvingrove Park. They have moved just in time for the preparations for Remembrance day and the Christmas lights taking place. Police are continuing to investigate.
Glasgow City Council has issued a "letter of expulsion" to activists who set up tents there on 15 October.
It said the camp was illegal under park management rules and ordered the group to leave "with immediate effect".
The council said the timing of the letter being issued was not connected to the rape.
The move from George Square to Kelvingrove Park was agreed after talks with the local authority. : The council said that the occupiers had been offered space at Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow Green or on the Broomielaw to continue their protest.The site was adduced as part of a deal to vacate the square before Remembrance Day events. A spokesman has said that this would allow them “to maintain a presence while minimising disruption to the people of Glasgow”. The new site has floodlights and toilets. Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello used a radio interview to publicise the protest. Occupiers in Glasgow and Edinburgh have had been subjected to cold winter weather, sometimes as low as -3 degrees Celsius. It has been said that the
Occupy Glasgow camp in the city's Kelvingrove Park will cost the city council at least £4000. In response to a request from councillors, Robert Booth, executive director of land and services, revealed that the set-up cost of the camp, including providing fencing, toilets, lighting and a water supply, ran to £1800. Weekly running costs are expected to add up to around £160, bringing the total over three months to £4040 - on average £45 a day. The protesters have been issued with a list of conditions for the occupancy. These include requirements that other park users are not harassed or annoyed
by activists handing out flyers, all litter is put in bins and the level of noise is kept to a minimum. The group has been given total responsibility for stewarding the occupation, and the license grants them use of the space in Kelvingrove Park until at least February 2, 2012.
In the dark, smoke from a small fire drifts across Blythswood Square in Glasgow.
Previously campaigning with permission, at Kelvingrove Park after moving from a corner of George Square, a small group of tents looks completely out of place in Blythswood Square. As do some of the protesters,wearing high visibility jackets and vests.
The campaigners say that although some have moved camp there isn't a split. They are only looking for different people to talk to. They say their new satellite camp is close to financial businesses, bank call centres, and lawyers and accountants involved in winding up businesses.
Occupy movement
The Occupy movement is an international protest movement which is primarily directed against economic and social inequality. The first Occupy protest to be widely covered was Occupy Wall Street in New York City, taking place on September 17, 2011...
with the intent to resolve economic and financial inequality. The protest started on 15 October 2011, opposite the City Chambers
Glasgow City Chambers
The City Chambers in Glasgow, Scotland has functioned as the headquarters of Glasgow City Council since 1996, and of preceding forms of civic government in the city since 1889, located on the eastern side of the city's George Square...
in George Square
George Square
George Square is the principal civic square in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. It is named after King George III.-Historical development:George Square was laid out in 1781, part of the innovative Georgian central grid plan that initially spanned from Stockwell Street east to Buchanan Street—which...
, but due to possible conflict with Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth countries since the end of World War I to remember the members of their armed forces who have died in the line of duty. This day, or alternative dates, are also recognized as special days for war remembrances in many non-Commonwealth...
events, Glasgow City Council granted an eviction warrant, in force from 7 November, and protesting was moved to Kelvingrove Park
Kelvingrove Park
Kelvingrove Park is a public park located on the River Kelvin in the West End of the city of Glasgow, Scotland, containing the world-famous Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.-History:...
in agreement with the council. This is a first in the Occupy movements that a government has reached a compromise. It has been set up with the safety and welfare of campers.
Statements of Intent
The occupation currently taking place in Kelvingrove ParkKelvingrove Park
Kelvingrove Park is a public park located on the River Kelvin in the West End of the city of Glasgow, Scotland, containing the world-famous Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.-History:...
, Glasgow collectively agreed the initial statement below, based on the statement agreed by 500 people on the steps of St Pauls at OccupyLSX
Woman raped in Occupy Glasgow camp in George Square
A woman was raped in a tent at Glasgow's George Square, on the 26th of October 2011, which is the site of an anti-capitalist protest camp.The 28-year-old is understood to have been attacked in the tent in the early hours of Wednesday morning, approximately 12.45am.
Police have said they are looking for two suspects they believe are known to the victim. Following this, the protestors have moved from George Square and taken a new place in Kelvingrove Park. They have moved just in time for the preparations for Remembrance day and the Christmas lights taking place. Police are continuing to investigate.
Glasgow Council orders anti-capitalist camp to disband
It said the camp was illegal under park management rules and ordered the group to leave "with immediate effect".Glasgow City Council has issued a "letter of expulsion" to activists who set up tents there on 15 October.
It said the camp was illegal under park management rules and ordered the group to leave "with immediate effect".
The council said the timing of the letter being issued was not connected to the rape.
New Site - Kelvingrove Park
Kelvingrove Park is one of the dearest green places in the Dear Green Place, enjoyed by citizens and visitors from all walks of life. As of Thursday 3rd of November, Glasgow City Council has given over a section of this beautiful park to be a protest camp, setting up amenities, fresh water, flood lights and fencing to facilitate the protest.The move from George Square to Kelvingrove Park was agreed after talks with the local authority. : The council said that the occupiers had been offered space at Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow Green or on the Broomielaw to continue their protest.The site was adduced as part of a deal to vacate the square before Remembrance Day events. A spokesman has said that this would allow them “to maintain a presence while minimising disruption to the people of Glasgow”. The new site has floodlights and toilets. Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello used a radio interview to publicise the protest. Occupiers in Glasgow and Edinburgh have had been subjected to cold winter weather, sometimes as low as -3 degrees Celsius. It has been said that the
Occupy Glasgow camp in the city's Kelvingrove Park will cost the city council at least £4000. In response to a request from councillors, Robert Booth, executive director of land and services, revealed that the set-up cost of the camp, including providing fencing, toilets, lighting and a water supply, ran to £1800. Weekly running costs are expected to add up to around £160, bringing the total over three months to £4040 - on average £45 a day. The protesters have been issued with a list of conditions for the occupancy. These include requirements that other park users are not harassed or annoyed
by activists handing out flyers, all litter is put in bins and the level of noise is kept to a minimum. The group has been given total responsibility for stewarding the occupation, and the license grants them use of the space in Kelvingrove Park until at least February 2, 2012.
Occupy Blythswood - Glasgow campaigners set up new protest camp - Blythswood Square
While authorities in London start eviction moves against St Paul's protesters, a few members of Occupy Glasgow have decided to leave the camp on Kelvingrove Park which the city council established for them. They've set up a "satellite camp" on private property in Blythswood Square.In the dark, smoke from a small fire drifts across Blythswood Square in Glasgow.
Previously campaigning with permission, at Kelvingrove Park after moving from a corner of George Square, a small group of tents looks completely out of place in Blythswood Square. As do some of the protesters,wearing high visibility jackets and vests.
The campaigners say that although some have moved camp there isn't a split. They are only looking for different people to talk to. They say their new satellite camp is close to financial businesses, bank call centres, and lawyers and accountants involved in winding up businesses.