Events Archives - Let's Stop Aquind

Letter of Unity Sent to Secretary of State after Successful Online Meeting

by Paul SIMEvents, General News December 3, 2025December 3, 20250 comments

The recent online meeting successfully brought together many different groups and people to unite against the Aquind Interconnector project that if approved would have a huge impact on communities in both southern England and northern France. Attendees together signed a letter that has been forwarded to the Planning Inspectorate and now to The Rt Hon …

New Online Public Meeting with Pompey Politics Podcast on behalf of Let’s Stop Aquind

by Paul SIMEvents, General News November 17, 2025November 17, 20250 comments

With Pompey Politics Podcast we have organised an online public meeting at 10am on Wednesday 26th November. We’ll hear from elected officials and campaigners from both sides of the channel as the fight continues to put a stop to the Aquind Interconnector project. Confirmed speakers for the event include: Cllr Steve Pitt – Leader of …

Protect Portsmouth Rally

by Paul SIMEvents, General News April 17, 20230 comments

Please join Let’s Stop Aquind on Saturday 22nd April 2023 at 12pm till 1 pm at Guildhall Square. Our last opportunity to raise awareness about the Aquind Interconnector project before the deadline for objections the following week. You can see the speaker list (including the local MPs) below and keep up to date with the …

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‘Tell The Tree’ Brings People Together to Share Their Thoughts on the Stop Aquind Campaign

by Paul SIMEvents December 6, 2021December 7, 20210 comments

The 5th of December saw many of the Stop Aquiind campaign come together and brave the cold winter conditions to ‘Tell The Tree’ their thoughts and feelings on the issues around the Aquind project through a collective and creative means. The tree on Milton Common was decorated with messages, paintings and more as people shared …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Standing Protest a Big Success!

by Paul SIMEvents June 1, 20210 comments

The May 22nd standing protest along the shoreline of Milton Locks up to Milton Common was a huge success, helping show the community’s strength of feeling about the Aquind Interconnector project and also raising awareness to Portsmouth’s residents new to the issues around the project. Portsmouth City Council members were also there to show unified …

Stop Aquind Static Protest on the 22nd May

by Paul SIMEvents May 11, 2021May 11, 20210 comments

Demonstrate your opposition to Aquind at the Stop Aquind Static Protest by forming a socially distanced line along the Interconnector route on the 22nd May 2021. Gather with placards and banners at the Thatched House car park at Milton Locks or the People’s Memorial on Milton Common and spread at a safe distance along the …