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Villages bracing for bank holiday 'land grabs' by travellers
- Authorities report fresh unauthorised traveller encampments emerging over the bank holiday weekend across multiple counties.
- Three southern councils have pursued emergency High Court action to stop new pitches and protect green belts.
- Councils warn retrospective planning appeals delay evictions, aiding prolonged occupancy for travellers.
- Conservatives pledge tougher police and council powers to crack down on lawbreaking travellers.
- Field near Felsted in Essex highlighted as potential next unauthorised site prompting parish concern.
- Investigation notes real estate transactions linked to field purchases and potential 'mobile home park' plans.
- Officials reported Easter weekend encampments in Kent, Surrey and Hertfordshire raising wider concerns.
- Parish and council officials call for timely action to prevent disruption in communities.
- The issue has sparked a broader political debate on human rights and housing policy.
- Officials emphasize that legal challenges can delay evictions and allow temporary settlement.
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