23 people named in court action over unauthorised traveller site

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 18:55 · Archive

North Yorkshire Council has named 23 people in High Court proceedings over an unauthorised Traveller site near Hillam, west of Selby, following allegations that work has continued despite a court order banning further development. The council is pursuing action against the 23 named defendants as well as other unidentified individuals.

Work began on the land off Betteras Hill Road on 11 September, when heavy machinery and lorries carrying hardcore and building materials arrived. The council served a temporary stop notice and secured an interim High Court injunction last month to prevent any further development, but allegations suggest work has continued despite this.

Nic Harne, North Yorkshire Council's corporate director for community development, said the authority had 'acted swiftly in response to this unauthorised development' and pursued 'all appropriate legal action available to us'. He warned that breaching the injunction may constitute contempt of court, and said the site continues to be closely monitored with any suspected breaches investigated.

How it is being reported

• 23 people named in High Court action over alleged breaches at Traveller siteTwenty-three have been named in High Court proceedings over an unauthorised traveller site in the North Yorkshire countryside.The Press (York) · 8 Oct, 17:45
• 23 people named in High Court action over alleged breaches at Traveller siteTwenty-three have been named in High Court proceedings over an unauthorised traveller site in the North Yorkshire countryside.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 8 Oct, 17:45

In this story: North Yorkshire Council · Hillam · Selby · Nic Harne · Betteras Hill Road

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