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Stronger Together Protest at Portsmouth Guildhall on Saturday 2nd October

by Paul SIMEvents September 30, 20210 comments

Join us and representatives from political parties, Portsmouth City Council, and local organisations as we pledge to join forces to stop Aquind! We will stop AQUIND especially if we stand together. Meet Portsmouth Guildhall Square, Saturday 2 October at 12 noon. There will be Janet Ayres’ choir at midday followed by speakers from the three main …

NEW VIDEO – Explore the full proposed route through Portsmouth and Hampshire

by Paul SIMVideo August 12, 20210 comments

Below is a video where you can follow the proposed route of the Aquind interconnector project from the ground and from the air. See where the cables are due to arrive from France into Eastney, cutting all the way through Portsmouth and then onwards through Hampshire including Widley, Purbrook, Waterlooville, Denmead, and finally Lovedean. You …

Watch Our New Film!

by Paul SIMVideo August 11, 20210 comments

Over the last few months, we have been working on a number of video projects helping raise awareness across Portsmouth and Hampshire regarding Aquind. The first film went live this week and aims to give a broad introduction to the campaign, our fears over different issues (such as congestion, pollution, and environmental damage), and how …

Portsmouth Council Leader Highlights Aquind National Security Concerns to Government

by Paul SIMGeneral News August 11, 20210 comments

The Leader of Portsmouth City Council, Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson, on the 4th August 2021 written to the Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, to highlight Aquind Interconnector national security concerns. With the Planning Inspectorate report done and a decision soon to come, this issue is an important …

A Busy Time With Aquind in the News!

by Paul SIMNewspapers, Reporting July 20, 20210 comments

There has been a huge amount of news stories this month regarding the Aquind Interconnector, the Aquind company, it’s owners, and political questions regarding influence over decision-making. Have a read and watch of some of these stories via the links below: BBC South Today – 17/07/2021 – Interview with Richard Glasspool Please watch from 4.51 …

Success of the Walk The Route Event

by Paul SIMEvents July 20, 2021July 20, 20210 comments

At the start of July our Walk The Route event brought together lots of local people to help raise awareness of not only the damage the Aquind Interconnector will do but also the locations immediately impacted along the proposed route from Eastney in Portsmouth to Lovedean. The walk started from Fort Cumberland car park in Easney …

Freedom of Information Requested Aquind Meeting Minutes with Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy

by Paul SIMReporting June 23, 20210 comments

Through a Freedom of Information Request with the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy the minutes from Aquind meetings have now become available. The documents are on the What Do They Know website and can bread by clicking the link below: FOI Aquind Meeting Minutes with Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy – …

New Event: Walk the Route!

by Paul SIMEvents June 18, 20210 comments

These are the last few months before the Government makes a decision on AQUIND. We are walking the proposed route to protest, raise awareness and funds. Join in for part or the whole 12 miles to Lovedean. We will leave Fort Cumberland car park, Eastney, Sunday 4th July, 10am. Media and local MPs have been invited. You …

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Clean Air Day walking protest organised by Let Pompey Breathe

by Paul SIMEvents June 15, 20210 comments

Portsmouth has had illegal and harmful levels of air pollution since 2010, especially in areas like London/Fratton Road. Breathing in the air in these areas on a regular basis can cause or worsen asthma, COPD, lung cancer, strokes, heart disease, etc. It especially impacts babies and children whose lungs are still developing. Making it easier and …

Stop Aquind Featured on Meridian ITV (Watch Here)

by Paul SIMReporting, TV June 2, 20210 comments

With the campaign building more momentum, Stop Aquind this last week was featured on ITV news with a segment all about the group and the fight against the interconnector. You can watch the video via the link below. Photos from the filming are below too. WATCH HERE