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I would like to formally log my objection to the proposed Gypsy & Traveller Site GT19 on the A4177 Birmingham road.

This is further erosion of green belt land and there are more suitable sites for people to live proposed elsewhere. I live in Hatton and this is a dangerous and fast road - there has been some notable and high profile bad accidents over the past few years because of it. This position of this sight would see vehicles turning in and out of what is the most dangerous stretch and undoubtedly lead to more accidents. I do not see this as a suitable residential area either, particularly for travellers who will have young children. The site is sandwiched between 2 hazards, a canal on one side and a fast road on the other - no place for children to play or explore.

Sometimes we walk from our estate down the path through the fields to the gate that comes out opposite the Shell garage. I am always nervous crossing here, to get to the canal or shell garage shop, especially when we have walked down as a family and trying to get our own children across. Cars come so fast and it is no place for pedestrians.

I feel that if this proposal goes ahead it will be another fatality waiting to happen.