23 named in court action over North Yorkshire traveller site
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 16:44 · Archive
Twenty-three people have been named in High Court proceedings over an unauthorised traveller site near Selby in North Yorkshire following claims a court order banning further development has been breached.
North Yorkshire Council has named 23 defendants in High Court proceedings over an unauthorised traveller site near Hillam, west of Selby, following allegations that a court order banning further development has been ignored.
Work began on the land off Betteras Hill Road on 11 September, when heavy machinery and lorries carrying hardcore and building materials arrived. At least 14 caravans were subsequently brought onto the site, prompting concern among nearby residents. The council served a temporary stop notice on 14 September before securing an interim injunction from the High Court, which planning enforcement officers and police served on 19 September.
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 stated: 'The site continues to be closely monitored and any suspected breaches will be investigated.' The council has warned that anyone found to have breached the injunction may face contempt of court proceedings.
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 following claims that a court order banning further development has been ignored.Darlington & Stockton Times · 9 Oct, 16:00
- 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 following claims that a court order banning further development has been ignored.The Northern Echo · 9 Oct, 16:00
In this story: North Yorkshire Council · Hillam · Selby · Nic Harne
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