North Weald Residents Association

The issue has now come to the attention of the national press.

“THOUSANDS of homeowners across Britain could be forced to sell their land to make way for gypsy sites.

Private gardens and fields could be taken by the Government in a “land grab” to create permanent campsites for 25,000 travellers.

One council has already earmarked sites for [...]http://www.northweald.org.uk/2010/02/05/gypsy-plans-highlighted-in-national-press/

PEOPLE across the district could be forced to sell their land as part of a controversial Government land grab policy to find gipsy sites, it emerged this week.

Residents have reacted with shock to news that their private land could be compulsorily purchased with little compensation.

A consultation document issued by Epping Forest District Council states: “It [...]http://www.northweald.org.uk/2010/02/05/epping-forest-residents-could-be-pitched-off-their-own-land-for-gypsies/