Locations for gypsy and traveller camps in Leicester are announced

This is Leicestershire -- Leicester City Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby today announced his decision to build permanent camps for travellers and gypsies at sites in Redhill Way, Mowmacre Hill and Greengate Lane, in Beaumont Leys. Redhill Way will have 10 pitches and Greengate Lane six pitches. A site in Beaumont Way, in Beaumont Leys, was ruled out. Anger as cricket pitch off Braunstone Lane East in Aylestone joins list of possible traveller campsLeicester Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby signals rethink over travellers' sitesThousands object to gypsy and traveller site proposals in LeicesterLeicester City Council gypsy and travellers sites consultation ends todayAylestone ruled out as potential area for new traveller siteCouncillors visit some of Leicester's proposed gypsy sitesWe don't want traveller camps near our homes, say Leicester residentsEight sites across Leicester shortlisted for gypsiesHundreds turn up to traveller camp meetings over Leicester City Council plans Reported by This is 13 hours ago.