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My wife and I are of the opinion that the Football Ground site, which has been
suggested for use as a permanent gypsy/traveller site is unsuitable for the
following reasons:

1. The land is prone to flooding and a raised site would be detrimental
to the environment.

2. Harbury Lane would be extremely dangerous for pedestrians - multiple
accidents have occurred at the junction with the Fosse Way. Provision of
a footpath would not only be expensive, but impracticable due to the
narrowness of the road.

3. The awful smell from the chicken farm opposite makes life very
unpleasant for people living nearby, particularly in hot weather.

4. Necessary facilities such as doctors surgeries, school and shops are some
considerable distance away and the doctors and school in Harbury are already
fully stretched. You must bear in mind that we are expected to absorb
families from the new housing already being built.

5. The land surrounding this site is currently home to sheep and horses and
the prospect of gypsy's dogs gaining access to these animals is worrying.

I would respectfully suggest that a more suitable site could be found closer
to Leamington, which would provide the amenities that families require.