A GROUP of travellers has moving onto Babbs Mill, just days before work is due to start on a controversial new housing development.
The caravans pitched up on land opposite St Anthony's School earlier today (Sunday), with ward councillors reported to be liaising with the relevant authorities.
It is unclear if their arrival will impact on the preliminary building work at nearby Larks Meadow, which was scheduled to begin next week.
Sarah Evans, leader of local campaign group Action for Babbs Mill, said: "We are aware that the holidays have just started so we are urging everyone to be vigilant and to be safe.
"We would ask for your patience whilst Solihull Council deal with this."
The Babbs Mill site has been used by travellers on a number of occasions in recent years, with a convoy having previously set up camp last September.
This latest incident follows hard on the heels of caravans having occupied an area of land at the Parkfields estate, Castle Bromwich. Vehicles there finally departed on Friday (July 28), after the council secured a court order to move them on.
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