TRAVELLERS have returned to a residential area in west Hull for the sixth time in three years.
About eight or nine caravans have pitched up on land close to Woolwich Drive, off the Boothferry Road estate.
Hull City Council has already taken steps to have them removed but fed-up residents want more to be done to speed up the removal.
Syd Renfree lives nearby in Anlaby Park Road South.
He said: "There are eight or nine caravans there.
"It costs the council about £300 every time to have the travellers removed.
"I would love to know how many times this has been done.
"I have only lived around here for three years and they have turned up five or six times in that period.
"It is not quite as bad for me as the generator isn't too loud, but it must be murder for the residents living next to the site.
"It's like banging your head against a brick wall."
Mr Renfree admits there is little that can be done to secure the site they are currently on.
But he feels this makes it more important to have a more effective process in place to remove them.
He said: "You can't put bollards or fencing on the site because residents have to park there.
"You could make the area like Fort Knox but they will just find somewhere else to go.
"I just think the law as it stands is silly. The council has to go through this same court process every time.
"It is the taxpayer that has to foot the bill as the travellers never pay the costs.
"We need a proper grown-up debate about this but the council doesn't seem interested in joining in."
The council has confirmed the notice to quit has been served and there is a court hearing on Wednesday.
Jane Price, assistant city manager for neighbourhoods, said: "We are aware that travellers have set up an unauthorised encampment on Woolwich Drive.
"We are currently working with our multi-agency partners, following our procedures and have started the legal proceedings as necessary.
"We will continue to monitor this area and would encourage any residents with concerns to report them by calling 01482 300300 or visiting any customer service centre."
