Judge's mind made up over fate of travellers living near former Sheffield Ski Village site
Judge Graham Robinson heard all of the evidence at Sheffield County Court earlier this year as the council seek full possession of land around the site, which is currently occupied by new age travellers.
Now, Coun Jim Steinke, Sheffield Council's cabinet member for communities and safer neighbourhoods, said Judge Robinson had made his decision.
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Hide AdCoun Steinke said: 'We are pleased that the judge has made a decision following the Parkwood court case and look forward to hearing his findings on March 5.'
During the case, Emma Godfrey, representing Sheffield Council, said travellers had moved onto the site over the last few years '˜without consent'.
She told Judge Robinson that the council had made a decision in 2015 to '˜move forward' with legal proceedings to seek possession of land around Pickering Road.
Ms Godfrey said the council claimed it needed ownership of the land to deliver '˜a scheme for the benefit of the wider population of Sheffield. Proposals include new slopes and a lift for skiing, snowboard and sledding zones, a zip line, cycle tracks, a country park and an amphitheatre.
But Stephen Cottle, representing the travellers, claimed the council's decision was unlawful and that a certifcate to use the land for residential use had been obtained.