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Mellissa Dzinzi

Fury as travellers pitch up in two Leeds car parks near The Emmerdale Studio Experience in Kirkstall

A community of travellers have pitched up in two car parks across Kirkstall.

Paul, who works in the area, spotted a number of caravans and cars parked across the area.

He said they are currently at the Kirkstall Brewery in Kirkstall Road as well as the car park opposite ITV Emmerdale experience on Burley Road and have been there for the past week.

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Speaking to Leeds Live, Paul said: “They have been here since last weekend. And they are in two car parks, one outside Kirkstall Brewery on Kirkstall Road. Also the car park opposite ITV Emmerdale experience on Burley Road.

“So both car parks are out of bounds on the whole stretch of both roads. Makes it difficult for small businesses to have staff or visitors parking.

“Also the mess is building up and they have portable toilets which don't seem to be cleaned properly.

“If anyone parked a campervan across a disabled bay I am sure they would be removed and fined within days.”

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Leeds City Council has said agencies are continuing to closely monitor the site.

A spokesperson said: “The Travellers at the Burley Road Car Park have been assessed in line with government guidance and a court hearing date for a possession order has been set for Monday 15th March.

"The Local Authority and partner agencies continue to closely monitor the site.”

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