From the Solihull Observer
LAST minute attempts by the Travellers in Meriden to stay at their illegal site have been thrown out by the High Court.
The group were trying to appeal against their eviction but the judge, Mr Justice Bean, said they must vacate the green belt land on Eaves Green Lane.
He did, however, grant them an extension to the date they have to leave by, moving the deadline from March 31 to April 21 because of the bad weather.
And they have to restore the green belt by May 21 or they could face prosecution.
Campaigners from Meriden RAID have maintained a constant vigil opposite the site for more than 1,000 days since the Travellers moved onto the land in May 2010.
David McGrath, from RAID, said all legal avenues have been exhausted and the Travellers must leave.
He said: "Our campaign will continue until the land is vacated and reinstated.
"This sends out a message nationally that local people are prepared to fight peacefully and tenaciously to defend their countryside from illegal development."
see also: The Daily Mail - Villagers' victory in their 1,000-day battle with gypsies: Travellers finally ordered to leave six-acre site after residents' three year vigil
The Coventry Telegraph - Travellers at Meriden given extra time - because of the bad weather
The Telegraph - Gypsies ordered to leave after three-year village fight
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