Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 55651

Received: 20/07/2013

Respondent: Mr Michael Barker

Representation Summary:

Why are tax payers being compelled to pay for these sites/facilities?
They are not forced to travel but choosing a travelling life means they should travel.
Society should not be forced to pay for people who live outside of society.
Warwickshire countryside will be spoilt by these sites and potential waste and pollution that will be created.
Council should be doing everything in its power not to provide these sites.
Why should taxpaying citizens see their property values reduced as a result of these sites?
NO to any sites ANYWHERE in the country being provided.

Full text:

Why are we being compelled to pay for the comfort of these "travellers"?. Why is our money being wasted on a bunch of n'er-do-wells and spongers?
Did we force them to choose the life they lead? NO! Do they provide any benefit to society? NO! If they choose the travelling life then they should TRAVEL. If they want to live in one place, then let them do as the rest of us do and pay through the nose for the privilege. If they choose to live a life outside of decent society, then decent society should not be compelled to fund it in any way shape or form. Why should the pleasant Warwickshire countryside be polluted by these untrustworthy ragamuffins? Have you seen the state that the land is left in when these scum finally deign to "travel" again? Who cares that they have shorter lives, are less well educated etc. If they want these benefits then they should PAY for them, just like the rest of us do and live healthier lifestyles. In short the Council should be doing everything in its power NOT to provide any facilities. Why should any normal, honest citizens of Warwickshire have to put up with this dross living next door to them?. Why should the value of the properties that they have worked so hard to pay for be drastically reduced due to their unfortunate proximity to these sites?.
I therefore say NO to any sites ANYWHERE in the country being provided for these people.