Heading along Baker St out of Potters Bar, under the M25 then immediately on the right part of a field seems to have hard core put down. A large tree has also been cut back.

Possible new gypsy site?

I noticed this work going on a few weeks back - it all finished up over a week ago. I assumed due to its proximity to the motorway it was something to do with that. The entrance has been blocked to stop flytipping and camping.

I don't think it can be a new site - last from the council was there were going to be a few more pitches on the existing site by the hospital, not a new site.

The site by the hospital was extended months ago. I would say they doubled the size ot it. Hell they even laid a block driveway

Hi everyone,

Sorry to interrupt this thread- I'm a 3rd year Geography student at the University of Nottingham, who is currently completing a dissertation on social relations with the gypsy and traveller sites in Hertsmere.

As part of my project, I would like to get the attitudes of the public towards the current sites in and around Potters Bar, and potentially any more that may be created.As I can see from the forum, this is a higly debatable issue, and I would love to capture this through a sample group.

I am therefore looking for about 8 volunteers who will be happy to attend a short meeting at 8pm on Monday 14th December, at St John’s Methodist Church, Baker Street. Refreshments will be provided.

It will be really useful to get a wide range of views on this topic-of both men and women; people of all ages; and those who have no problems with the gypsy/ travellers sites, and those that do. In particular, I would really appreciate and encourage anyone who is a local resident near the Barnet Road site to participate, as this site is a special area of focus for my study.

If you are happy to take part, please do get in contact on 07929 441 274 or at ndonko@hotmail.co.uk. If you also have any friends or family that may be able to help, please encourage them to contact me too.

Thank you, and any help you can lend will be greatly appreciated.