COUNCILLORS demanded action to throw "tinkers" off unauthorised camp sites in Burnley - and keep them out.
Burnley Council was looking for areas to build its own official site, but members wanted quick action to get the travellers off other land.
Coun Tommy Bradley said the former Smallshaw railway sidings had been invaded by travelling people and demanded fast action.
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