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I am writing to raise my formal objection to the proposed development of a permanent traveller site on land adjacent to the Severn Trent site near Jn 15 of the M40.

You, Warwick District Council, had previously undertaken a consultation on possible sites, however at no point during this consultation process was the site on Stratford Road presented as an option.

As elected councillors I would ask that you explain how, after the consultation on proposed sites had closed and the short list of sites is produced, a new, previously unidentified site can be introduced without consultation with the local residents.

This site would have significant detrimental effects on the area, including impacts on property values, amenity and aesthetics as well as potential nuisance factors due to increased traveller numbers in the area. Unofficial temporary traveller encampments have been sited on Tapping Way, Stratford Road and other sites close to this area over the past few years resulting in significant litter and nuisance. Development of a permanent site will only increase these problems.

As elected members your role is to represent the views of the people of Warwick. In proposing this site you are choosing to ignore the overwhelming views of existing residents.

I would ask for acknowledgement that you have received this email and for you to respond to the question of how the site was included in the short list, including evidence that all due process has been followed including appropriate consultation with the residents of Warwick - the people you were elected to represent.