SUMMARY OF DECISIONS MADE AT THE GATHERING
!!NAME OF THE 'BLOCKADE'!!
Full minutes
The blockade was named :
*****The E.ON FACE OFF******
With the strapline: Take the power back!
Decisions about the Face Off:
OBJECTIVES:
1) Stop approval of Kingsnorth
2) Cause maximum disruption to all aspects of the construction of Kingsnorth power station
3) To do so in a way that maximises the number of people taking part in direct action and also creates opportunities to challenge the economic and political systems that are driving climate change
4) To actively support workers and communities affected by the Kingsnorth decision now and in the long term
AND:
5) Climate camp commits to organise the obstruction of all processes which contribute to the building of a new Kingsnorth power station through publicised events, supporting secret actions and intervening in the supply
chain.
WORKING GROUPS
* A fundraising working group was formed
* A website working group was formed
* An international working group was formed
OTHER WORKING GROUP DECISIONS:
Space Group – It was agreed that space will be rented in the local area
starting with a 6 month contract!
Action Support – A £200 emergency budget was agreed
Networking – The gathering agreed to cover the cost of tshirts and badges.
Process - a set of guidelines were agreed that working groups:
* must have climate camp email address displayed on website;
* must respond to emails frequently;
* must be open to all to join unless agreed as closed by gathering; *
must give feedback & meet at gatherings;
* must only spend Camp money if approved in line with a budget.
* must strive to rotate roles, share skills and bring in new people’
NEXT GATHERING
Was set for London 13th/14th December.
