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I would like to make my comments on the sites for gypsies and travellers.

I have looked at the proposed sites, and I would like to suggest that they use sites that are away from main roads where the ugly sites will be visible to the community. As the people who actually pay taxes to keep our council running (unlike the gypsies who expect us to provide for them), I doubt that there is anyone who wants to see the gypsy and traveller sites that we are funding, day in and day out, reminding us.

We live in Hatton Park, and I am horrified to see the land on the Birmingham Road listed as one of the sites. I think this is completely unsuitable, and will ruin this neighbourhood. I feel that a site like the ones on the A46 are much more suitable as they are not in full view of the local population all the time. Gypsy and traveller sites are known to be ugly and to spoil the view of the country side. One of the reasons we moved to Hatton Park is because it is surrounded by the natural beauty of the countryside, and that is why we paid a premium for that. It is totally unfair to then stick a caravan site on the main road for all to see.

So my main comment is, please choose sites that are hidden from public view - this is not something that the people of this area want - it is being forced on us, so the least you could do is consider us in your choices and choose somewhere out of sight.