Wednesday, 25 June 2014

Avonmouth residents 'sick and tired' of illegal Travellers' sites - Somerset

From the Bristol Post

PEOPLE in Avonmouth say they are "sick and tired" of illegal Travellers' sites outside their homes - and are urging the council to change the rules on evicting them.

A group of Travellers have been living under the M5 bridge in Avonmouth since March, and are in the middle of a legal battle.

The Travellers want Bristol City Council to find them a permanent pitch in nearby Kingsweston Lane.

And there is currently a high court injunction preventing the city council removing their encampment until the welfare of the residents has been fully considered.

The High Court is expected to deliver a verdict about the Travellers' future this week.

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