I am writing to express my objections to the addition of Stratford Road, Warwick as a further site for consideration in respect of the provision for Gipsy and Traveller sites within the Warwick area.

Several areas around Warwick have already undergone significant development over the past decade, one such example being the Chase Meadow estate which has already placed a burden on the local infrastructure and amenities. Current and future development will place an even greater burden on the local schools, doctors, roads and recreational / social facilities; this would only be exacerbated by the locating of Gypsy and Traveller sites in close proximity. For example, having applied to Newburgh School this year ourselves we know how over-subscribed this educational establishment is, with families living closer than proposed 'Site B' unable to get a place for their child.

Further to this the locating of Gypsy and Traveller sites will have a huge negative impact on the town of Warwick, especially tourism and the many local businesses that rely upon this. You only have to look at the example set by many shop / restaurant owners who close early when there is an influx of Gypsies and Travellers for the Bank Holiday race meeting.

Moreover, I am left feeling rather frustrated that an additional site has been added to the proposed list of sites at this late stage, especially once the original list had been narrowed to five sites - I am sure that I am not the only resident of Chase Meadow feeling that this has attempted to be passed 'under the radar' to the benefit of numerous parties.

I do hope that the views of the Warwick population are continued to be considered seriously during this process and that common sense prevails and that the historical town of Warwick can continue to be the wonderful place it is to live and raise families.