I heard this on the radio yesterday, covered by Jeremy Vine. The complaints appear to have come from one person who is a music teacher! (work that one out! I can't) I think Richard may have the answer. The council are relying upon Felipa not having the funds to fight back, however, there is a lot of support for her.
I think the council's statement to the BBC needs to be repeated here if possible, and the correct bodies, starting with the MU as Richard says, need to be informed. My Grandaughter works for equity and I will let her know the situation.
Yes, you can win against a council. For example, a Traveller friend of mine has his horses impounded when other illegal eviction methods failed. Unbeknown to the council he was also a multi-millionaire, by inheritance, I can't give details because his family connections are too well known. He employed a top barrister and team of legal Herbert's, and Bankrupted Rochdale Council.
Not a lot of use to Felipa but encouraging. Councils do not like bad publicity. Please keep us informed Felipa, I'm sure you will have a lot of support here on Mudcat. I was born 5 miles up the road from Lewisham. Some of my family still live there. I got out to a better more civilised area in the North of England.