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Moveable Dwellings
Licences under the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act,
1960 are in force for 36 caravans which are stationed on the Riverhill
Estate.
During the course of the year a considerable influx of gypsies
occurred resulting in the establishment of several encampments, two of
which were close to residential areas and gave rise to many complaints
in respect of the conditions of the land, rubbish accumulations, rat
infestations, as well as noise nuisance from dogs, chickens and portable
generators. A number of prosecutions were taken under the Surrey
County Council Act for the parking of moveable dwellings within prohibited
areas.
The Council decided to provide a permanent caravan site under the
Caravan Sites Act 1968 and 15 gypsy families were selected for places
on the site. As an interim measure these gypsies have been permitted
to park on a Council car park where sanitary, water and refuse facilities
are provided.