ChatterBank1 min ago
council destruction of private caravan and personal possessions
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a homeless, elderly lady lived in her car (16 months, 2 bitter winters). Hearing of a job (unpaid) and her/caravan could live rent free, so borrowed £1,500 to buy one. The job wasn't as indicated-cum-bullying male decided she leave. An axle broke on the highway, and towed it onto 1st available space, informing Police and Town Council. The latter avowed ok to stay until c/van fixed, only to renege and threaten £100 'damages for trespass' and Court. But she was stuck there without axle repaired/replaced.
In short, council withholding vital papers until 11th hour apart, they removed her c/van soon after she left it May Bank Holiday Friday by pre-booked low loader; only sticking the AMENDED Order to her caravan door the prior evening. County Court Bailiffs would have given her grace to have (least) removed her legal documents/papers and vital medication/ possessions. Instead, the Council used High Court Sheriffs. Two months later she learned which firm took her c/van, but it (and possessions) had been destroyed soon after removal.
She is neither trespasser, traveller or their malicious label of "squatter", just a disabled elderly lady fallen on hard times.
The Council knew by taking her 'home' would ensure she returned to car-living where she has manged another chronic winter - just, but with worsening debilitated health, etc.
It is believed the Town council had a "duty of care", and to make other enquiries. [It is known they don't provide housing].
It is also believed under European Law, what they did (and the way they did it) is illegal? Any help/suggestions, please?
In short, council withholding vital papers until 11th hour apart, they removed her c/van soon after she left it May Bank Holiday Friday by pre-booked low loader; only sticking the AMENDED Order to her caravan door the prior evening. County Court Bailiffs would have given her grace to have (least) removed her legal documents/papers and vital medication/ possessions. Instead, the Council used High Court Sheriffs. Two months later she learned which firm took her c/van, but it (and possessions) had been destroyed soon after removal.
She is neither trespasser, traveller or their malicious label of "squatter", just a disabled elderly lady fallen on hard times.
The Council knew by taking her 'home' would ensure she returned to car-living where she has manged another chronic winter - just, but with worsening debilitated health, etc.
It is believed the Town council had a "duty of care", and to make other enquiries. [It is known they don't provide housing].
It is also believed under European Law, what they did (and the way they did it) is illegal? Any help/suggestions, please?
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Naz Nomad: Thank you for responding to 'council destruction of ...@ Unfortunately, your suggestion stated an error. Sorry.
jb190281: Likewise, I thank you for your reply. Councils' legal duty is well documented and on Statute. Unfortunately, my Local Authority housing's internal personality disorders utilise propaganda when they "categorically refuse to ..." (help a 'tall poppy'). Since 92' I've been registered 'homeless'. Again, 2008, I was told, "we refuse to acknowledge your homelessness..."
jb190281: Likewise, I thank you for your reply. Councils' legal duty is well documented and on Statute. Unfortunately, my Local Authority housing's internal personality disorders utilise propaganda when they "categorically refuse to ..." (help a 'tall poppy'). Since 92' I've been registered 'homeless'. Again, 2008, I was told, "we refuse to acknowledge your homelessness..."
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