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It would appear that the ones that had taken over the kids football pitch here have now moved down the road to a pub car park that's been closed for many years. It's a decent size and next to 3 main roads (including the M62) and also subject to 6 rejected planning applications by McDonalds that have all been rejected due to NIMBY types who forget what an awful clientele the pub used to attract (including us lot in advance of tunnel runs).
So I'm happy for them to stay there a while just to see what drama unfolds.
So I'm happy for them to stay there a while just to see what drama unfolds.
Leeds Gate said:
Helen Jones, chief executive of Leeds Gate, a membership organisation of gypsy travellers, said: “I think it’s quite likely that if the White Bear pub site is unused, safe and if the council proactive in providing skips and toilets, they could stay there without nuisance or distress being caused to local residents.
http://leedsgate.co.uk - some good reading on there if you want to be wound up Edited by thetapeworm on Thursday 15th September 09:49
kowalski655 said:
Why should the council be proactive in providing loos when the caravans have them already...just because they are too proud to s
t in them doesnt mean the tax payers should provide for them
Same with skips-take it to the dump like everyone else has to
They take the toilet & kitchen sink out of the caravans because they are deemed unclean. Doing a poo in a bush and then not having anything to wash your hands with is fine though. t in them doesnt mean the tax payers should provide for them Same with skips-take it to the dump like everyone else has to
Apparently it's just cheaper for the council to provide these facilities (and stand pipes) than it is to clean up after them. I bet most still don't use them and those that do load them with garden waste from their lucrative landscaping businesses.
In Cambridge we have the joys of Midsummer Fair. It drives me nuts that the Mayor and other local worthies go all dewy eyed about this fantastic, ancient tradition and can't wait to get their mugshots in the local paper on the first day, whilst around Midsummer Common, local residents who said worthies supposedly represent are having to board up their windows and put up with the "cheeky carnival folk" stting in their gardens. Even the local pub seems to find it less hassle to just close when they're around.
tting in their gardens. Even the local pub seems to find it less hassle to just close when they're around. Europa1 said:
In Cambridge we have the joys of Midsummer Fair. It drives me nuts that the Mayor and other local worthies go all dewy eyed about this fantastic, ancient tradition and can't wait to get their mugshots in the local paper on the first day, whilst around Midsummer Common, local residents who said worthies supposedly represent are having to board up their windows and put up with the "cheeky carnival folk" stting in their gardens. Even the local pub seems to find it less hassle to just close when they're around.
At least it's one event a year and a date is set. I know what you mean though but to have travellers turning up is different level. Mind you the travellers target Cambridge at the time of the fair anyway!tting in their gardens. Even the local pub seems to find it less hassle to just close when they're around. Gassing Station | The Lounge | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff