harkom Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 One of the reasons....the main one??.... would appear to be that a great many members(sic) of the...Legal- Profession (sic).... have found that the representation of so-called Minorities and fighting for their Rights.....is a particularly rewarding trough of the public purse in which to engage their snouts . Amen Cherie Bl**r and cohorts.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sciurus Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Many years ago as a trainee surveyor I would be asked to deal with travellers squatting on County Council industrial Estates. Although the vehicles were untaxed and uninsured the police would not take action because if they arrested the drivers, they did not want to take responsibility for the remaining wives and children. Unfortunately although the sites would be trashed and dumped upon, no action could be taken unless the the individual carrying out the act could be identified. In the end, I would get a possession order, the bin men would help drag them off site and the police would escort them out of their area onto the next police patch. And the electorate would pay for the site to be cleared. Nothing has changed. My last eviction defied belief. The travellers arrived, smashed the barriers, dumped loads of rubbish etc. The next week,the City Council Play Bus arrived to entertain and educate the traveller children, to save them having to travel for playtime! I then had to appear in court on behalf of the CountyCouncil to explain the damage caused by the the travellers and to request possesssion and on behalf of the travellers the City Council sent a social worker to plead that the travellers were so badly treated that they were forced to live on a rubbish dump! You couldn’t make it up ! Thankfully common sense prevailed and we got possession, but in reality very little can be be done because of the practical difficulties in dealing with travellers and their families. Hence the problems at Thwaites Brewery. The term travellers is sadly an euphemism for outlaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 18 minutes ago, Sciurus said: Many years ago as a trainee surveyor I would be asked to deal with travellers squatting on County Council industrial Estates. Although the vehicles were untaxed and uninsured the police would not take action because if they arrested the drivers, they did not want to take responsibility for the remaining wives and children. Unfortunately although the sites would be trashed and dumped upon, no action could be taken unless the the individual carrying out the act could be identified. In the end, I would get a possession order, the bin men would help drag them off site and the police would escort them out of their area onto the next police patch. And the electorate would pay for the site to be cleared. Nothing has changed. My last eviction defied belief. The travellers arrived, smashed the barriers, dumped loads of rubbish etc. The next week,the City Council Play Bus arrived to entertain and educate the traveller children, to save them having to travel for playtime! I then had to appear in court on behalf of the CountyCouncil to explain the damage caused by the the travellers and to request possesssion and on behalf of the travellers the City Council sent a social worker to plead that the travellers were so badly treated that they were forced to live on a rubbish dump! You couldn’t make it up ! Thankfully common sense prevailed and we got possession, but in reality very little can be be done because of the practical difficulties in dealing with travellers and their families. Hence the problems at Thwaites Brewery. The term travellers is sadly an euphemism for outlaw. You couldn't make it up. I went through exactly the same process as you for Sandwell Council in the West midlands back in the early 80's. The cost to the tax payer must run to millions. I went to a site to move them off Council land and they simply crossed the boundry from Sandwell Council to Walsall. I have had dogs set on me and children approach me with chainsaws all spurred on by the parents. I even had a funeral pyre where they burnt the remains of a relative in his caravan delaying a construction contract for two weeks whilst the funeral took place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinfireman Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 On 13/08/2018 at 10:34, Gunnut said: New traveller laws concerning trespassing, being brought to there attention in Parliament soon, why are these lovely people being picked on, and would this get your vote!!!!. Yes, it would! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinfireman Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 15 hours ago, harkom said: One of the reasons....the main one??.... would appear to be that a great many members(sic) of the...Legal- Profession (sic).... have found that the representation of so-called Minorities and fighting for their Rights.....is a particularly rewarding trough of the public purse in which to engage their snouts . Amen Cherie Bl**r and cohorts.? Absolutely spot on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 they have moved in again at the park just up the road.last time they were there the council had to clear there mess up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 on the news tonight a small group had busted locks at a sensory farm and taken up residence. Apparently Wigan council were threatening to fine the land owner if the "travellers " weren't removed?? Fat chance she has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 so they break in, and land owner pays.cant go wrong can they law to them selfs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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