We are one of FOE's local groups, organised like other groups in Wales through FOE Cymru, whose office is in Cardiff - Castle Arcade Balcony, tel 029 20229577. Contact us, Barry&Vale FoE via greenkeith 'at' virginmedia.com, tel. 07716 895973

Tuesday, 18 October 2011

Billybanks to be the Vale's “Dale Farm”?

Billybanks demolition - Inquiry for 17-18 October cancelled

The Vale Council has for the second time called off a Compulsory Purchase Order inquiry, after high costs in abortive legal work and preparations for the Inquiry scheduled for 17-18th October.
The local group of Friends of the Earth was supporting the residents including the traveller families on site, but the Vale Council has again avoided making full offers of alternative housing for all affected.

Max Wallis said: “we hope the Council was learn from the huge costs and delays at Dale Farm that it's far better for all to negotiate a settlement rather than go to law. The traveller families are well established on site, making good use of it, and are well accepted locally. The Vale Council has long avoided its obligation to ensure gipsy/traveller sites in the county – now they must accept they need to deliver.”
Dale Farm residents' latest  http://dalefarm.wordpress.com/ on a brutal Council refusing to negotiate on an alternative site - in order to appear tough to voters.
FoE's evidence includes statements from the local MEP (Labour), European Committee and Amnesty condemning the Council action.

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