I was contacted last night by a resident who had heard rumours of a potential unauthorised encampment on land to the rear of the Esso service station on the Coast Road in Blackhall.
Although this is just hear-say at the moment I thought it best to raise the matter with the relevant authorities rather than risk a repeat of events associated with the most recent illegal trespass on land at the former colliery site back in 2013.
I've written to the council and other authorities this morning with a request that whichever measures required are put in place to prevent any unauthorised encampment on this land. I'll update on any significant developments as and when they arise.
