Littlehampton councillor’s urgent plea for laws to change
Dr Walsh, who represents Littlehamton East, said he hopes to see a change in legislation which would speed up the eviction process of travellers pitching up without permission on parks across the district.
It follows a successful bid by Arun District Council to obtain a court order to regain possession of The Green, which had been the base for more than 20 travellers since last Tuesday (July 23) – who are now camped elsewhere in the town.
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Hide AdDr Walsh explained: “There needs to be a change in the law as a matter of urgency. Often, it takes a week or more to get the wheels moving and have the travellers moved from the land – this is far too long.
“I will be lobbying our MP to see that this happens.”
Dr Walsh is also appealing for more protection for Arun-owned green spaces and is urging Arun to address the lack of specific transit sites for travellers passing through the area.
As the Gazette went to press on Wednesday (July 31), two groups of about dozen travellers were occupying the Rosemead open space, in Littlehampton, and grassland by HiTek Power Ltd, in Hawthorn Road, Wick.
Dr Walsh added: “This just reflects the clear need for a change in legislation.
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