Multiple reports describe a night-time Bank Holiday operation in which travellers are said to have erected new infrastructure at a site used as a camp. According to the reports, the activity involves the installation of permanent pitches—reported as 12—and is framed by residents as an expansion following earlier developments at the same or nearby area. Local residents say they are concerned about a further “land grab” and renewed development on land they describe as environmentally sensitive and home to rare wildlife. They also reference prior warnings made to the local council before earlier changes occurred, and they argue officials should intervene to prevent additional development. The coverage also suggests residents are now urging authorities to stop or review any further plans related to the site. Across the sources, the key points are the timing of the operation, the reported number of permanent pitches, and residents’ concerns about both environmental impacts and potential additional encroachment.
Residents fear additional traveller camp after night-time operation to build permanent pitches
Multiple reports describe a night-time Bank Holiday operation in which travellers are said to have erected new infrastructure at a site used as a camp. According to the reports, the activity involves...
- A night-time Bank Holiday operation is reported to have taken place to install a set of new permanent pitches.
- The number of permanent pitches is reported as 12.
- Residents express concern that the work represents an expansion or second traveller camp.
- Residents cite the site’s environmental sensitivity and the presence of rare wildlife.
- Residents urge local officials to prevent any further development.
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