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Originally Posted by Whittaker
i take that is sarcasm Ken i am only saying what the public think if we move them off one part of hyndburn and get a court order that should be to remove them from hyndburn completely
if i have your response wrong them i apologise
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Yes it was sarcasm, Nick. It amazes me that the same allegations of bias haven't been levelled at sorting out the Spring Street derelicts in Rishton which are about 20 yards from my front door.
Hyndburn has always made provision for travellers over and above what is required of us and neighbouring councils are trying to get us to provide even more. Faster action has been needed for some time but the main problem lies with the attitude of those who simply land on a site and proceed to leave it in a foul state. They do themselves no favours by acting this way but it has come to the point where serious bills are being incurred by the taxpayer due to wilful negligence and I agree that we should be coming down far more heavily on rogue travellers.
It is being discussed at present by members of the Cabinet.