Homeless man set to be evicted from roadside tent
A homeless man living in a tent on a roadside near Lichfield faces being evicted.
Staffordshire County Council confirmed it had started proceedings against the man, who has set up camp off the island between the A51 and A515, on the road heading towards Lichfield.
Signs have been put up in the area informing him of the decision.
Councillor David Williams, cabinet member for highways and transport at Staffordshire County Council, said: "Keeping our roads safe is a priority and our roads continue to be amongst the safest in the country.
"This is a busy section of road and to protect his and road users safety we have started proceedings to have him moved on.
"We continue to work closely with Lichfield District Council who can support him to find alternative accommodation."
A spokesman for Lichfield District Council said: "We have been aware of the situation with the homeless gentleman for several months and we have been working in partnership with Staffordshire County Council and other agencies to offer him support and assistance to find more suitable accommodation.
"Unfortunately, he has not taken up the offers of help and officers from Lichfield District Council continue to support and assist colleagues in order to reach a safe outcome for the gentleman in question"
