Object
Gypsy and Traveller Site Options
Representation ID: 54781
Received: 27/05/2013
Respondent: Dr Jeff Foster
Experience of Gypsy Fairs in Kenilworth in terms of fighting and disruption and additional security needed in restaurants and pubs.
No objection to them being located where there are sufficient amenities and services or if they contributed to council tax and local services.
If allowed to settle in Kenilworth where there are already significant issues, would move away.
I received your flyer today with regards the revised development strategy and sites for gypsies and travellers.
Having lived in Kenilworth for 14 years now my wife and friends have experienced some awkward experiences with regards local gypsy fayres in terms of fighting and disruption in the town and security being added to local restaurants and pubs.
While I have no objections to travellers and gypsies settling where there would be sufficient amenities and services available to accomodate them, or if they contributed to council tax or local services.
However, if they were to be allowed to settle in Kenilworth, where clearly there have already been significant issues, I would have no alternative to move away. I regret that recent experiences have made this a non-debatle area and I hope it will not come this.