Christchurch Council says it would rather use a site earmarked for travellers pitches for business use or even housing.

Grange Road Depot has been identified by independent consultants as a potential transit site for Gypsies - but Councillors think the 80 hectare site could be put to better use.

They say they will continue to find suitable sites for travellers - and the Cabinet will consider what's best to do at a meeting in April.