Tensions raised by proposed travellers sites (From Bucks Free Press)
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Stokenchurch parish council meeting full with concerned residents
11:17am Thursday 21st January 2010 in Stokenchurch, West Wycombe & Lane End By Rebecca Cain
The packed meeting
A STOKENCHURCH parish council meeting set to discuss travellers was so full last night that people had to be turned away.
More than 100 residents went to hear what Wycombe District Council's head of planning Jerry Unsworth had to say about the proposed gypsy sites in the village.
The government has demanded councils find gypsy sites in their area and a public consultation into the proposed sites began in December.
A permanent site is proposed at Dry Banks opposite Kiln Farm, Oxford Road for a medium to large site which could have up to 15 pitches and the storage site on Oxford Road opposite.
Tempers were kept under control as acting chairman Malcolm Penny said “We will not tolerate any inflammatory language or unruly behaviour.”
Mr Unsworth said WDC needed to identify sites to meet needs in the local area and were advised from a regional level what numbers they needed to provide.
He added: “Finding suitable sites is quite a challenge.”
There is already a three pitch site at Five Oaks Farm, Studley Green which has been there since 1986 and which Mr Unsworth said the council now need to review as it is illegal.
Villagers raised concerns about any more sites ruining the idyll of the village and said there was no room for any more children at the school which is already oversubscribed or at the medical surgery.
Jack Curtis, who owns the land at each of the sites, said he did not want to sell the land to the council but would be happy to run a private travellers' site by invitation only.
Mr Unsworth later said in the meeting: “The council has got to stand back and make as good a judgement as it can. The council may have to think again.
“If the council doesn't deal with this it loses control so to speak. There is nothing we are trying to hide.”
The consultation period ends on January 29. Go to www.wycombe.gov.uk to have your say.
Comments(16)
towncryer
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12:16pm Thu 21 Jan 10
At least Stokenchurch has a parish council to speak out for its rights.
High Wycombe town has no parish or town council to protect it from WDC Tory Councillor arrogance and disregard of local opinion!!
DeepThinker
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12:47pm Thu 21 Jan 10
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Don't you just hate politics!
Red Fred
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1:01pm Thu 21 Jan 10
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Oh....I forgot. To become a politician (even a minor local one) you automatically lose them during the spine removal procedure and can't get them back can you?
wayneo
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1:34pm Thu 21 Jan 10
Regional Government was voted against, why are they listening to a regional level.
pennman
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1:53pm Thu 21 Jan 10
There must be somewhere that can be used, that's not a blot on the landscape or in a village where locals will object.
motco
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2:19pm Thu 21 Jan 10
deecee01
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2:23pm Thu 21 Jan 10
DeepThinker wrote:The sooner people vote against Labour in the next Election the better we will all be.
Remember that WDC are being forced to act in this way by the Labour government.
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Don't you just hate politics!
michael healy
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3:24pm Thu 21 Jan 10
..... I THINK YOU MUST ALL BE SINNERS!!!!!!
ALL OUT ON A WITCH HUNT AGAINST TRAVELLERS... BUT IN REALITY YOU ALL SHOUT!!!! BUT NOT TO THEIR FACES BUT BEHIND THEIR BACKS.
I THINK RACISM COMES IN HERE SOMEWHERE AND I BELIEVE THATS AGAINST THE LAWS OF THE LAND.
ALL WORRIED WHAT OTHER PEOPLE ARE DOING INSTEAD OF GETTING ON WITH YOUR OWN LIFES.
YOU MAKE ME LAUGH!!!!!!!
pennman
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3:52pm Thu 21 Jan 10
michael healy wrote:Kebabman,
WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR........... ..... I THINK YOU MUST ALL BE SINNERS!!!!!! ALL OUT ON A WITCH HUNT AGAINST TRAVELLERS... BUT IN REALITY YOU ALL SHOUT!!!! BUT NOT TO THEIR FACES BUT BEHIND THEIR BACKS. I THINK RACISM COMES IN HERE SOMEWHERE AND I BELIEVE THATS AGAINST THE LAWS OF THE LAND. ALL WORRIED WHAT OTHER PEOPLE ARE DOING INSTEAD OF GETTING ON WITH YOUR OWN LIFES. YOU MAKE ME LAUGH!!!!!!!
I think 'racism' is the term used by travellers when people object to their often unruly behaviour, notwithstanding the racial abuse they give asian and black people. I've witnessed it.
michael healy
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4:10pm Thu 21 Jan 10
LOOKS LIKE THE SHEEP FOLLOW ONE ANOTHER AROUND HERE, AROUND , AROUND IN CIRCLES.
YOU MUST HAVE ALOT OF TIME ON YOUR HANDS TO WORRY ABOUT EVERYONE ELSES PLIGHT.
WHY NOT PUT ALL YOUR ENERGY INTO SOME KIND OF VOLUNTEER WORK ?
I HAVE A NON PROFIT MAKING HOMELESS CHARITY TO HELP THE HOMELESS. DOES ANYONE WANT TO HELP OR ARE YOU ALL TALK ?????? WHEN IT COMES TO REAL WORK ????
pennman
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4:37pm Thu 21 Jan 10
A homeless charity that helps the homeless??
That's genius.
Stefan J
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5:23pm Thu 21 Jan 10
A WDC run consultation period. Thats a joke
I bet they take no notice of anything the locals have to say.
My advise to you is do your research on this lot down at the council for they're sure not to be telling you the truth
monique
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5:35pm Thu 21 Jan 10
Number 2, having your caps lock on doesnt make your point more valid. It just looks like you are shouting.
Number 3, being as judgemental as you obviously are, you wont care that I do masses of voluntary work already. Yet I still dont want the unfairness and injustice of discrimination in favour of travellers.
You obviously do.
I wonder why?
Stefan J
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9:53am Fri 22 Jan 10
Because this lot down at the council can not be trusted. You can often find contradictions in the minutes of these meetings to things that they have said to you at public meetings etc. Remember information is power in these situations!
fraggle-rock
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11:10am Sat 23 Jan 10
pennman wrote:show some love then Mr. Healy and invite them around to yours to stay and see how long it is before your "love thy neighbour" theory loses it's appeal.
michael healy wrote: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR........... ..... I THINK YOU MUST ALL BE SINNERS!!!!!! ALL OUT ON A WITCH HUNT AGAINST TRAVELLERS... BUT IN REALITY YOU ALL SHOUT!!!! BUT NOT TO THEIR FACES BUT BEHIND THEIR BACKS. I THINK RACISM COMES IN HERE SOMEWHERE AND I BELIEVE THATS AGAINST THE LAWS OF THE LAND. ALL WORRIED WHAT OTHER PEOPLE ARE DOING INSTEAD OF GETTING ON WITH YOUR OWN LIFES. YOU MAKE ME LAUGH!!!!!!!Kebabman, I think 'racism' is the term used by travellers when people object to their often unruly behaviour, notwithstanding the racial abuse they give asian and black people. I've witnessed it.
monique says...
12:02pm Thu 21 Jan 10
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Never mind bl**dy gritters and filthy unused outdoor swimming pools, this is where your local taxes are going.