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Tories retain control in Southampton, but Labour win the popular vote
The Tories have retained control of Southampton City Council with 26 seats, but have had their majority cut from 8 to 4. In total Labour gained 4 seats – 2 from the Tories and 2 from the Lib Dems – putting their new share at 19 seats, whilst the Lib Dems have been left languishing […]
Biomass Power Plant plans delayed in the face of public backlash
April 26, 2011 by thedolphinsblowhole
Planning permission for the proposed Biomass Power Station has been delayed for a redesign and second consultation following a backlash against the original plans by residents in Millbrook. Nearby residents were up in arms against the original plans, as we reported on previously, over concerns that the proposed building would dwarf local houses, create extra […]
Protests galore as Southampton demonstrates against the cuts
Pissed off Southamptoners will be taking to the streets of Southampton and London over the next couple of days as protests against cuts from both local and national government kick off following the coalition’s budget announcement today. At half 12 on Thursday 24th members of the Unite and UNISON unions for council workers will be […]
Opposition building to proposed Biomass Power Plant in Millbrook
March 11, 2011 by thedolphinsblowhole
Public opposition is ramping up against a proposed Biomass Power Plant in Millbrook, with local residents concerned that the development will dominate their neighbourhood and increase air pollution in the heavily populated area. The company behind the scheme, Helius Energy, says that the plant will create many jobs for the still recession-hit docks whilst helping […]
‘Big Society’ under threat in Southampton as cuts start to bite
March 2, 2011 by thedolphinsblowhole
Voluntary and community groups in Southampton are facing the prospect of around 20% cuts in their funding from the City Council as tough budget cuts are implemented. Critics have pointed out that this stands in contrast with the government’s plans to promote the ‘Big Society’ as an alternative to the public sector, despite many the […]
Workers storm Southampton Civic Centre as Council votes through pay and job cuts
Protesters held a lobby this afternoon at Southampton City Council’s budget-setting meeting, before a break-off group managed to break through security and got into the building, banging on the door of the Council Chamber minutes before £25m of cuts were finalised. Initially people were allowed to be in the public gallery, however the Mayor soon […]
Funding for Southampton’s Women’s Aid Centre to be slashed, crucial helpline threatened
February 15, 2011 by thedolphinsblowhole
Amongst the services threatened by the City Council’s budget cuts is Southampton’s Women’s Aid Centre. Rhiannon Clare Frame-Jones, SU Feminist Society’s Publicity Officer, presents the case for protecting the centre and gives some advice on how to complain about the cutbacks . This Thursday the 17th February, the local council will consider whether or […]
Big protests planned at Southampton City Council’s upcoming budget-setting meeting
Wednesday the 16th will see an ad-hoc collection of activists and workers converging on Southampton City Council’s annual budget setting meeting to protest many of the decisions the Council is likely to make on the day. The meeting is where the Council decides their budget for the next financial year, and so many of the […]
Southampton Marches Against Cuts (and campaign to save Bitterne Walk-in Centre)
February 9, 2011 by thedolphinsblowhole
Saturday 5th Feb 2011 Southampton saw a mixture of Trade unionists, community campaigners, students and socialists march into the city centre to protest against business and Government cuts – both local and national – which they say will have a detrimental effect on essential services, pay levels and jobs in Southampton. Shoppers and passers-by stopped […]
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