Bolton Travellers’ site to be shut after links to ‘unacceptable crimes and violence’

Bolton Council said this week that it would be applying to the courts for a closure order to ban access to the Crompton Lodge caravan park.

This comes after reports of incidents involving drugs, firearm sales, and serious violent crime, meaning the council believes the site is no longer safe for residents, including families and young children, visiting council staff or other agencies.

Bolton Council say their staff are unable…