I have lived in the village of Bishops Tachbrook for 17 years, this was a village that I specifically chose for so many reasons; nice fresh countryside air, a great place for children to grow, mentally and physically, a quiet location away from hussle of town/city life, nice fields to walk my dogs, a quaint church, a few basic amenities and close, friendly community and a place to feel safe, which was very important when I was a single parent. For these same reasons I also chose to be a childminder and work from home.

In that time I have raised 3 children, who love this village as much as I do and hope that they can remain here and enjoy the country life. Each child has or will attend the pre school nursery and the local school as well as clubs that run within the village, such as, youth club, toddler groups, Brownies and Rainbows.

I ask that you consider people's personal opinions and feeling as to why the travellers site should not be situated near to this village. I know you will have received many pointers on the facts that outline this case, whereas I felt I would write a more personal impact. I do believe that more pressure would be added to the school, classes are at a comfortable 30 per class where children seem to be doing well and any extra help that is required is being given accordingly. I am not sure that would be very possible if more children were to join each class. I know local residents struggle to get admission for all their children into the school as it is already over subscribed

The doctors surgery is not open full time and is also over subscribed.

Mallory Road is already a busy road that gets easily congested at busy periods and trying to turn out of the village onto the Banbury Road in a morning is a complete nightmare at times, waiting to turn right for 10 minutes some mornings. At times the road by this junction gets badly flooded as well as the fields.

I hope that these can contribute in some way to finding a more suitable and ready site for the gypsies and travellers to settle but I strongly feel this is not the right place.