Four-acre traveller site 'illegally built at weekend'
Summary
A four-acre site in Willows Green, Essex, was quickly developed over a bank holiday weekend into a traveller site by people who own the land. Local residents are upset, and the Uttlesford District Council is investigating whether this construction was done without permission. Traveller rights activists say the landowners want a better future, while local politicians criticize the speed and timing of the development.Key Facts
- The site is about four acres and is located in Willows Green, near Felsted, Essex.
- Construction started right after the local council closed for the bank holiday weekend.
- Most of the field has been covered with concrete, and caravans have been placed there.
- Residents say the work felt like a "military operation" and caused fear and frustration.
- About 30 lorries brought materials for construction, working mainly at night.
- Uttlesford District Council is reviewing the work and may take legal action.
- Traveller rights campaigner Sherrie Smith says the landowners are trying to be friendly and seek a better future.
- Local MP Sir James Cleverly said the travellers took advantage of the council's closed hours to build quickly.
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