Category Archives: Great Gas Gala

Day 57 (Thurs 19th) Of Community Fracking Blockade In Balcombe Sussex

Updates: Day 50, Day 49, Day 48, Day 47, Day 44, Day 43, Day 42, Day 41, Day 40, Day 39, Day 37, Day 35, Day 34, Day 28, Day 27, Day 26, Day 25, Day 24, Day 23, Day 22, Day 21, Day 20, Day 19, Day 18, Day 15, Day 13, Day 12, Day 11, Day 10, Day 9, Day 8, Day 7, Day 6, Day 5, Day 4, Day 3, Day 2, Day 1, The Great Gas Gala Website

Fracking company Cuadrilla Resources are trying to start drilling in Balcombe, West Sussex and the community is trying to stop them. Over 250 people stopped 15 trucks bring on equipment on Day 1 (Thurs). On Day 2 more than 100 police were used to break the blockade and escort trucks onto the fracking site. On Day 3 the community continued to resist attempts to force trucks through the blockade but gave up early afternoon. On Day 4 Cudrilla did not attempt to bring any trucks onto the site. On Day 5 Cuadrilla continued to try to push trucks through the blockade and the community have continued to resist. Camp is still going strong and renewed efforts are being made to defend Balcombe. See Fracking In Balcombe: A Community Says No for background to issues involved. Scroll down for photos.

Update (9am): Day 57 of the community fracking blockade in Balcombe. Come down and support the fight against fracking.

Police Escort One Of Cuadrilla’s Fracking Trucks In Balcombe

Police Escort One Of Cuadrilla’s Fracking Trucks In Balcombe

Day 54 (Mon 16th) Of Community Fracking Blockade In Balcombe Sussex

Updates: Day 50, Day 49, Day 48, Day 47, Day 44, Day 43, Day 42, Day 41, Day 40, Day 39, Day 37, Day 35, Day 34, Day 28, Day 27, Day 26, Day 25, Day 24, Day 23, Day 22, Day 21, Day 20, Day 19, Day 18, Day 15, Day 13, Day 12, Day 11, Day 10, Day 9, Day 8, Day 7, Day 6, Day 5, Day 4, Day 3, Day 2, Day 1, The Great Gas Gala Website

Fracking company Cuadrilla Resources are trying to start drilling in Balcombe, West Sussex and the community is trying to stop them. Over 250 people stopped 15 trucks bring on equipment on Day 1 (Thurs). On Day 2 more than 100 police were used to break the blockade and escort trucks onto the fracking site. On Day 3 the community continued to resist attempts to force trucks through the blockade but gave up early afternoon. On Day 4 Cudrilla did not attempt to bring any trucks onto the site. On Day 5 Cuadrilla continued to try to push trucks through the blockade and the community have continued to resist. Camp is still going strong and renewed efforts are being made to defend Balcombe. See Fracking In Balcombe: A Community Says No for background to issues involved. Scroll down for photos.

Update (12:30pm): Case adjourned to 8th October with costs provisionally awarded against West Sussex County Council, whose case was deeply flawed and did not address any the mains issues like right to protest.

Update (10am): The Community Protection Camp in Balcombe is in High Court in London today. West Sussex County Council are seeking a possession order for the grass verges where the camp in order to help Cuadrilla try to disrupt the blockade.

Update (9am): Day 54 of the community fracking blockade in Balcombe. Come down and support the fight against fracking.

Protectors Continuing To Resist Cuadrilla’s Fracking Trucks In Balcombe

Protectors Continuing To Resist Cuadrilla’s Fracking Trucks In Balcombe

One Of The Younger Protectors Takes A Break On The Trampoline In The Kids Space At Community Protection Camp In Balcombe

Support For Camp Outside The High Court In London

Support For Camp Outside The High Court In London

Support For Camp Outside The High Court In London

Relaxed Morning At Community Protection Camp In Balcombe

Day 50 (Thurs 12th) Of Community Fracking Blockade In Balcombe Sussex

Updates: Day 49, Day 48, Day 47, Day 44, Day 43, Day 42, Day 41, Day 40, Day 39, Day 37, Day 35, Day 34, Day 28, Day 27, Day 26, Day 25, Day 24, Day 23, Day 22, Day 21, Day 20, Day 19, Day 18, Day 15, Day 13, Day 12, Day 11, Day 10, Day 9, Day 8, Day 7, Day 6, Day 5, Day 4, Day 3, Day 2, Day 1, The Great Gas Gala Website

Fracking company Cuadrilla Resources are trying to start drilling in Balcombe, West Sussex and the community is trying to stop them. Over 250 people stopped 15 trucks bring on equipment on Day 1 (Thurs). On Day 2 more than 100 police were used to break the blockade and escort trucks onto the fracking site. On Day 3 the community continued to resist attempts to force trucks through the blockade but gave up early afternoon. On Day 4 Cudrilla did not attempt to bring any trucks onto the site. On Day 5 Cuadrilla continued to try to push trucks through the blockade and the community have continued to resist. Camp is still going strong and renewed efforts are being made to defend Balcombe. See Fracking In Balcombe: A Community Says No for background to issues involved. Scroll down for photos.

Update (2pm): Community Protection Blockade still going strong and Protectors blocking fracking trucks trying to enter Cuadrilla’s site.

Update (9am): Day 50 of the community fracking blockade in Balcombe. Come down and support the fight against fracking.

Police Escorting Fracking Truck Outside Cuadrilla’s Fracking Site In Balcombe

Police Escorting Fracking Truck Outside Cuadrilla’s Fracking Site In Balcombe

Police Escorting Fracking Truck Outside Cuadrilla’s Fracking Site In Balcombe

Day 49 (Weds 11th) Of Community Fracking Blockade In Balcombe Sussex

Updates: Day 48, Day 47, Day 44, Day 43, Day 42, Day 41, Day 40, Day 39, Day 37, Day 35, Day 34, Day 28, Day 27, Day 26, Day 25, Day 24, Day 23, Day 22, Day 21, Day 20, Day 19, Day 18, Day 15, Day 13, Day 12, Day 11, Day 10, Day 9, Day 8, Day 7, Day 6, Day 5, Day 4, Day 3, Day 2, Day 1, The Great Gas Gala Website

Fracking company Cuadrilla Resources are trying to start drilling in Balcombe, West Sussex and the community is trying to stop them. Over 250 people stopped 15 trucks bring on equipment on Day 1 (Thurs). On Day 2 more than 100 police were used to break the blockade and escort trucks onto the fracking site. On Day 3 the community continued to resist attempts to force trucks through the blockade but gave up early afternoon. On Day 4 Cudrilla did not attempt to bring any trucks onto the site. On Day 5 Cuadrilla continued to try to push trucks through the blockade and the community have continued to resist. Camp is still going strong and renewed efforts are being made to defend Balcombe. See Fracking In Balcombe: A Community Says No for background to issues involved. Scroll down for photos.

Update (2:30pm): Protectors blocking fracking trucks trying to enter Cuadrilla’s site in Balcombe.

Update (12pm): Camp fairly relax at moment but Cuadrilla expected to be trying to bring in more fracking trucks this afternoon. Come and support the community!

Update (9am): Day 49 of the community fracking blockade in Balcombe. Come down and support the fight against fracking.

Police Escorting Fracking Truck Outside Cuadrilla’s Fracking Site In Balcombe

Protectors Blocking Fracking Truck Outside Cuadrilla’s Fracking Site In Balcombe

Lunch At The Community Protection Camp Outside Cuadrilla’s Fracking Site In Balcombe

Lunch Being Prepared At The Community Protection Camp Outside Cuadrilla’s Fracking Site In Balcombe

Community Protection Camp Outside Cuadrilla’s Fracking Site In Balcombe

Community Protection Camp Outside Cuadrilla’s Fracking Site In Balcombe

Day 48 (Tues 10th) Of Community Fracking Blockade In Balcombe Sussex

Updates: Day 47, Day 44, Day 43, Day 42, Day 41, Day 40, Day 39, Day 37, Day 35, Day 34, Day 28, Day 27, Day 26, Day 25, Day 24, Day 23, Day 22, Day 21, Day 20, Day 19, Day 18, Day 15, Day 13, Day 12, Day 11, Day 10, Day 9, Day 8, Day 7, Day 6, Day 5, Day 4, Day 3, Day 2, Day 1, The Great Gas Gala Website

Fracking company Cuadrilla Resources are trying to start drilling in Balcombe, West Sussex and the community is trying to stop them. Over 250 people stopped 15 trucks bring on equipment on Day 1 (Thurs). On Day 2 more than 100 police were used to break the blockade and escort trucks onto the fracking site. On Day 3 the community continued to resist attempts to force trucks through the blockade but gave up early afternoon. On Day 4 Cudrilla did not attempt to bring any trucks onto the site. On Day 5 Cuadrilla continued to try to push trucks through the blockade and the community have continued to resist. Camp is still going strong and renewed efforts are being made to defend Balcombe. See Fracking In Balcombe: A Community Says No for background to issues involved. Scroll down for photos.

Update (3:30pm): Protector cut off, arrested and caravan moved. Come down and support the community.

Update (2:00pm): Cuadrilla fracking truck blocked by Protector locked onto caravan in Balcombe. Community Protection Camp is still going strong despite increased police harassment.

Update (12:45pm): Ambulance takes one Protector to hospital with leg injury caused by Police violence

Update (12:15pm): First fracking truck of day arrives and is being blocked by Protectors.

Update (12:00pm): Community Protection Camp still holding strong. Situation pretty calm at moment. Lots of people here to support Balcombe but do come down to help if you can.

Update (11:00am): One of the three people arrested for singing outside Cuadrilla’s fracking site is a Balcombe resident.

Update (10:30am): Police trying to intimidate camp but not here in large numbers at present. Three arrests. More people would be good. Come down and support the community if you can.

Update (10am): The day has started quietly. Despite media report to the contrary the Council has no powers to evict the camp and would need to go through a court process to try. Threats by the police to use a Section 14 CJPOA to evict the camp are clearly illegal (though obviously that is no guarantee they won’t try) but the camp is holding firm. Come down and support the community if you can.

Update (9am): Day 48 of the community fracking blockade in Balcombe. Come down and support the fight against fracking.

Protector Locked Onto Caravan Blocking Fracking Truck Outside Cuadrilla’s Site In Balcombe

Protector Locked Onto Caravan Blocking Fracking Truck Outside Cuadrilla’s Site In Balcombe

Protector Locked Onto Caravan Blocking Fracking Truck Outside Cuadrilla’s Site In Balcombe

Protectors Blocking Fracking Truck Outside Cuadrilla’s Site In Balcombe

Protectors Blocking Fracking Truck Outside Cuadrilla’s Site In Balcombe

Police Escort For Fracking Truck Outside Cuadrilla’s Site In Balcombe

People Singing At The Community Protection Camp Outside Cuadrilla’s Fracking Site In Balcombe

Police Trying To Intimidate The Community Protection Camp Outside Cuadrilla’s Fracking Site In Balcombe

Police Guarding The Entrance To Cuadrilla’s Fracking Site In Balcombe

Day 47 (Mon 9th) Of Community Fracking Blockade In Balcombe Sussex

Updates: Day 44, Day 43, Day 42, Day 41, Day 40, Day 39, Day 37, Day 35, Day 34, Day 28, Day 27, Day 26, Day 25, Day 24, Day 23, Day 22, Day 21, Day 20, Day 19, Day 18, Day 15, Day 13, Day 12, Day 11, Day 10, Day 9, Day 8, Day 7, Day 6, Day 5, Day 4, Day 3, Day 2, Day 1, The Great Gas Gala Website

Fracking company Cuadrilla Resources are trying to start drilling in Balcombe, West Sussex and the community is trying to stop them. Over 250 people stopped 15 trucks bring on equipment on Day 1 (Thurs). On Day 2 more than 100 police were used to break the blockade and escort trucks onto the fracking site. On Day 3 the community continued to resist attempts to force trucks through the blockade but gave up early afternoon. On Day 4 Cudrilla did not attempt to bring any trucks onto the site. On Day 5 Cuadrilla continued to try to push trucks through the blockade and the community have continued to resist. Camp is still going strong and renewed efforts are being made to defend Balcombe. See Fracking In Balcombe: A Community Says No for background to issues involved. Scroll down for photos.

Update (2:30pm): West Sussex County Council are apparently threatening to go to court to try to evict the Community Protection Camp in Balcombe. This is the same West Sussex County Council which waved through Cuadrilla’s planning application with no debate, and later admitted to residents that at the time they didn’t know what fracking was.

Update (11am): Cuadrilla are continuing to drill with police help to force fracking trucks through the community blockade.

Update (9am): Day 47 of the community fracking blockade in Balcombe. Come down and support the fight against fracking.

Officials From West Sussex County Council Have Been Littering The Site With Letters Threatening To Evict The Community Protection Camp In Balcombe

West Sussex County Council Are Apparently Threatening To Go To Court To Try To Evict The Community Protection Camp In Balcombe

Police Try To Force A Fracking Truck Through The Community Blockade In Balcombe

Day 44 (Fri 6th) Of Community Fracking Blockade In Balcombe Sussex

Updates: Day 39, Day 37, Day 35, Day 34, Day 28, Day 27, Day 26, Day 25, Day 24, Day 23, Day 22, Day 21, Day 20, Day 19, Day 18, Day 15, Day 13, Day 12, Day 11, Day 10, Day 9, Day 8, Day 7, Day 6, Day 5, Day 4, Day 3, Day 2, Day 1, The Great Gas Gala Website

Fracking company Cuadrilla Resources are trying to start drilling in Balcombe, West Sussex and the community is trying to stop them. Over 250 people stopped 15 trucks bring on equipment on Day 1 (Thurs). On Day 2 more than 100 police were used to break the blockade and escort trucks onto the fracking site. On Day 3 the community continued to resist attempts to force trucks through the blockade but gave up early afternoon. On Day 4 Cudrilla did not attempt to bring any trucks onto the site. On Day 5 Cuadrilla continued to try to push trucks through the blockade and the community have continued to resist. Camp is still going strong and renewed efforts are being made to defend Balcombe. See Fracking In Balcombe: A Community Says No for background to issues involved. Scroll down for photos.

Update (12pm): Despite the damp weather the Community Protection Camp in Balcombe is going strong. Police trying to force more fracking trucks through the blockade. Come down and support the community.

Update (9am): Day 44 of the community fracking blockade in Balcombe. Come down and support the fight against fracking.

Police Escorting A Fracking Truck Outside Cuadrilla’s Site In Balcombe

Police Escorting A Fracking Truck Outside Cuadrilla’s Site In Balcombe

Police Escorting A Fracking Truck Outside Cuadrilla’s Site In Balcombe