Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 52611

Received: 28/06/2013

Respondent: Lt Cdr Bob Kelsall

Representation Summary:

Been against the use of this site from day zero, having heard and seen the original convoy moving in. Given what has happened, the site's total unsuitability and the Council having fought and won the case against this use, it is a totally moronic decision to now include it on the list.
The site is unfit for purpose in many ways: it is a quagmire on wet days and water has to be pumped into drains which are unsuitable and cause flooding further down Brownley Green Lane: the site is on a narrow country lane unsuitable for the size and number of potential vehicles: the council should follow the lead of central government and protect the Green Belt from travellers and gypsies.
Suggests Kites Nest site be removed from the list.

Full text:

As a frequent visitor to the area of the Kites Nest area I have been against the use of this site from day zero.
On that fateful evening I was baby sitting my grandchildren on Brownley Green Lane and heard and saw the
convoy moving in. I was able to call my Daughter and Son in Law and advise them of the goings on and so
they could start the ball rolling.

I also called the Daily Mail who were able to tell me that Meriden was also under attack and was advised that
the challenge should begin without delay.

Having seen the "progress" of the site and the total unsuitability of it, I find it incredulous that the "council"
having fought the case and won the case on the unsuitability of the site sees fit to include it as a possible
on their site list. A totally moronic decision, a real shot in the foot, and whoever is responsible should be
disgusted with themselves. In my working environment head or heads would have rolled for such complete
ineptitude; it is as if such an important subject had been left in the hands of an unsupervised office junior.

The site is unfit for purpose in many ways: it would be a quagmire if it were not for the pumps pumping
gathering water during wet days and depositing the water into drains unfit for purpose and causing flooding
further down Brownley Green Lane: the site is on a narrow country lane which would bring an over volume of
traffic to the area, a danger to road users as much larger vehicles would be brought into play: Eric Pickles is
doing his best to protect the green belt from these people, and the council should follow his lead not be
looking for an easy option: and of course all the other reasons that have been listed previously. I strongly
suggest that the Kites Nest site be removed from the list put up by the Council.