On a very cold and windy morning in Newport, bailiffs have arrived at the Vestas roundabout.
After a short discussion, the occupiers informed the bailiffs that it would take several hours for them to remove all their belongings, however, the bailiffs have advised the occupiers, two of which are ex-Vestas workers that they have until noon to clear the area.
Given that the four month old makeshift camp is very equipped with a large tent housing a lounge with sofas, tables, book shelves etc, as well as a seperate tent with a kitchen area and around four other tents in which the occupiers have been sleeping, we can understand how it will take longer to clear than an hour.
The roundabout also sports several vegetable patches with food growing in them and a couple of solar panels that have been used to provide light and power for electrical equipment.
The two bailiffs arrived in a SUV, but at least three other large vans have arrived, all carrying beefy looking guys who are watching on from a distance.
Attempts are being made by the occupiers to start clearing the space, but it is obvious to everyone here that they will not be complete by midday.
The mobile police unit has just arrived and the press officer and a handful of other police officers are also in attendance.
We’ll keep you informed as to what happens, when it happens, Check the VB twitter stream for more immediate updates.
