May Day in the Park: Preparing to Stop an Eviction

While candidates hustled for votes in the local elections, a small group of neighbours took action.

In Leazes Park on May 1st, Food & Solidarity members gathered for an emergency training session to prepare for an imminent eviction. Dennis and his son are still under threat, Newcastle City Council made mistakes in their case, and instead of fixing them, they’re trying to force them out of their home.

Our members spent the evening learning how to resist.

We studied the law. We discussed tactics. Not only that, but we role-played encounters with bailiffs. Together, we mapped out what it will take to make sure Dennis stays housed, and how we’ll act if bailiffs show up.

This is what solidarity looks like: quiet, determined work. People turning up after long days at work. Sharing knowledge. Taking notes. Practising what it means to stand with your neighbours.

And this is just the beginning. The council has so far refused to meet our demands:

• Stop the eviction immediately

• Offer Dennis and his son a secure council tenancy

• Apologise for the distress they’ve caused

We won’t stop until they do. Join us.

📣 Sign the petition, share it, and follow us for updates. No one should face eviction because of the council’s failures—and no one should face it alone.