Birmingham City Council previously said it was ‘committed to actively protecting its land’
Travellers have reportedly moved back on to land opposite Alexander Stadium in Birmingham
Travellers have reportedly moved back on to land opposite Alexander Stadium in Birmingham.
A large convoy of caravans were said to have returned to Perry Park, located off Church Road in Perry Barr.
It comes after travellers pitched up at the same park near the Commonwealth Games stadium in March and April this year.
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A concerned local told BirminghamLive today: “As of this morning, they’re still there.
Travellers have reportedly moved back on to land opposite Alexander Stadium in Birmingham
He claimed: “Rubbish is starting to be dumped. They have gained access again through unlocked barriers.
“Someone needs to be held to account.”
In April, Coun Jon Hunt called the incursions a “nuisance”. The councillor for Perry Barr said: “It’s a real nuisance.
” It’s spoiling the park over the holiday period. The site needs to be made secure.
“They’re taking advantage of the fact that renovation works are underway in the park.
“I’m going to have a discussion with the people doing the work and the council could be doing more to secure the fencing.”
Perry Park is home to the Alexander Athletics Stadium, the GMAC High Performance Centre and a BMX track.
There is also an allotments, playing fields, and a reservoir with access to the canal.
West Midlands Police said it was the council’s responsibility to respond to unauthorised encampments.
A council spokesperson previously said: “Birmingham City Council is committed to actively protecting its land and will take steps to recover this land where unauthorised encampments encroach upon it.”
We have contacted the authority for comment.