Land earmarked for travellers site 'safe' despite gas fears

Land earmarked for a travellers site in Wolverhampton does not pose a health and safety risk despite concerns, council bosses have said.

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The area of the proposed traveller transit site is currently covered in trees and bushes

It comes as fears were expressed by campaigners over possible landfill gases on the Gorsebrook Road site.

Campaigners are now taking legal action over the site. They say the move would have an impact on one of the most ‘deprived’ areas of the city.

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