As reported in today's Courier, I spoke yesterday with the City Council’s Chief Executive David Dorward about the latest travellers' encampment and was advised that council officers have already been in touch with Aviva, owners of the former Norwich Union/GA site at Dundee’s Technology Park .In my discussions with the council’s Chief Executive, he advised me that Aviva are taking necessary steps to have the caravans moved on.
However, there are clearly issues about the occupation of sites in the city and the need for proper security to avoid unauthorised entry.
Furthermore, there is a need to ensure that the travelling community is encouraged to use the facilities already provided by Dundee City Council at Balmuir Wood.