Shambles, would it do any good for those of us across the pond to write? Just wondering if they will pay attention to anyone who is not local?

I can tell you from personal experience how good it feels to have messages (especially from overseas) just expressing support. the locals fighting this would be encouraged, as they should be.

It will certainly help for the local council involved to know that their actions are causing concern and being watched from abroad as well as home.

On the Peterborough Folk site there is one email which has the email addresses of the local (elected) councillors, some of these may be more motivated to help if they receive messages of concern from exotic places. All this will serve to raise the profile.