Council sees Pagans a problem at Avebury

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Nuisance notice served on trust
An enforcement notice has been served on the National Trust by a local council because of ongoing problems with travellers and pagans.
Kennet District Council issued the planning enforcement notice on the trust after overnight problems at Avebury Stone circle in Wiltshire.

A spokesman said complaints had been received about bad behaviour caused by the influx of New Age visitors.

The trust has until 6 November to lodge an appeal.

A council spokesman said: "The council has warned the National Trust that it should not allow overnight camping and caravanning in its car parks because it is a breach of planning control.

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