Travellers in Bradley Stoke – PR from Jack Lopresti

PRESS RELEASE:  Today Jack Lopresti MP wrote to Amanda Deeks, Chief Executive of South Gloucestershire Council regarding the illegal pitching on Bradley Stoke Way by Travellers.  Since the travellers arrived earlier this week, Jack’s office has been inundated with calls about this issue from concerned local residents. Jack contacted South Gloucestershire s Travellers Unit and was told that 24 hours notice to vacate was in the process of being served.

The notice to vacate has since been served, however, the travellers are still illegally pitched on Bradley Stoke Way and the Council is refraining from pursuing further legal recourse to remove the travellers.  Jack said: ‘I was astonished when I was informed that the Council is refraining from pursuing legal action to remove the travellers that are illegally pitched on Bradley Stoke Way. What kind of message does this send to people who want to illegally occupy land in South Gloucestershire?  This morning I wrote to Amanda Deeks asking what is being done to remove the travellers from Bradley Stoke Way. I have also reminded her about the strength of feeling about this matter locally and that the public s perception of this is that the Council have done very little to remove the travellers and find the fact that the travellers are still present nearly a week later very disconcerting.  I have also asked what South Gloucestershire Council is going to do to prevent access to this area in future. ”

For further information please contact Jack Lopresti MP on 01454 617783

Just one of many emails flying around about  the subject …. lots of people talking about moving the travellers on, anyone  actually enforcing it?

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