Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 55599

Received: 28/07/2013

Respondent: Mr & Mrs Holtby

Representation Summary:

Strongly against sites in or around Warwick. Point to history of anti-social behaviour associated with encampments. Tenants of sites should pay rent and taxes.

Full text:

Dear Sirs/Madam

My husband and I are strongly against having these sites in or around the town on Warwick.

When the travelling/gypsy community stay on the racecourse they fight in the local pubs, leave debris and generally disrespect the local community. Offer inferior work at inflated prices to the local older community and we believe that the vast majority of Warwick residents heave a sigh of relief when they leave the town each year.

If they want to have permanent sites then they should be paying taxes on monies earned and pay property taxes to pay for the services the council will be expected to provide as well as rent for the site.

However, even with that we do not wish to promote the site availability due to the unpleasant and disrespectful attitude that we have encountered on previous occasions.