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53.There also is evidence of Nicolas Waite pointing to the statistically backed downward trend that is not reflected in other boroughs in the County of Hampshire, rather those other borough trends are upwards. The notable exception is Test Valley where, since 2020, there has also been a significant downward trend. However, in 2020, Test Valley also obtained injunctive relief to prohibit encampments in some urban areas, with that relief first being granted in 2020. 54.It is of note that of the 17 unauthorised encampments, there appear to be only two that were not part of one family (the family). Mr. Williams addresses the family in his witness statement and states that they have a good history of complying with the injunction and so the Claimants do not seek an injunction against the family as a named party. Further the family is on the First Claimant’s housing list and is seeking permanent accommodation, described as “bricks and mortar”. The three preliminary questions: (1) the obligation to consider and provide lawful stopping places 55. The relevant guidance in Wolverhampton is at paragraphs 190-202. 56.Mr Williams addresses the negotiated stopping policy and states that, in compliance with the First Claimant’s undertaking, it put a negotiated stopping policy and agreement before its cabinet on 10 September 2024, and it was adopted. 57.The negotiated stopping policy and agreement at paragraph 9 sets out considerations that the Council must take into account when dealing with an application. It is published on the Council’s website. If permission is granted, the expected duration of the encampment is 24-72 hours with 14 days maximum duration. 58.I was informed by Ms. Pratt that there had not been any engagement with the negotiated stopping policy by the Gypsy and Traveller community until the week prior to this hearing on 20 March 2025. This engagement is from the
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