Friday, 9 May 2014

Minister opposes Shoreham Gypsy plans - Kent

From the Sevenoaks Chronicle

SEVENOAKS MP Michael Fallon has thrown his weight behind villagers who are battling to keep a Gypsy encampment out of a Shoreham field.

The Government minister said he is lobbying Sevenoaks District Council after learning that agricultural land at Timberden Farm has been earmarked as a potential site for 15 caravan pitches.

The 2.7 hectares between Mesne Way and Filston Lane have been included in a public consultation designed to remedy a district-wide shortfall of 72 Traveller pitches.

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