30 campers surround city park basketball court with elementary school camp yards

Up to 30 caravans and vehicles occupy a city park just yards from a primary school. The travelers set up their temporary camp around the green’s basketball court, which is regularly used for local children to play on.

The large group was located at Parkdale Park, just off Longbridge Lane, in West Heath yesterday, Friday 21st June. The park is located right next to Albert Bradbeer Primary School.

Some residents said they were surprised to see such a large group taking to the field. A council spokesman told BirminghamLive that there are alternative sites for travelers in the city.

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He added: “Birmingham City Council is committed to actively protecting its land and will take action to reclaim this land where unauthorized encampments are encroaching.

“The council has transit sites and usable land for use by the Gypsy, Roma and Traveler community – which is in line with Government policy – ​​and details of the Gypsy and Traveler Accommodation Assessment carried out and updated in 2019 can be found on our website . “

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