A LOCAL business has been left making little to no turnover after travellers have set up camp in city's beauty spot.

On October 16, Travellers set up camp in the car park of city's much-loved viewpoint, on the road that leads to the popular coffee shop Wilson + Bay.

According to the business, their presence is causing a noticeable detriment to their profits, as customers are being deterred by the viewpoint's newest residents.

For the sake of the business, owner Jonathan is encouraging Newport people to make a stand and not be afraid to attend the site regardless.

"If you can continue to keep buying those lattes, it sends such a strong message to the new residents of the area," said business owner Jonathan Hill.

"This area is a public area but I can't give an answer on how long this situation will last.

"We are going to ride it out for as long as we can. We have had to change our opening hours, while making little to no money at all."

(Image: Newsquest) When the Argus visited the new camp site, we bumped into a couple called Gareth and Sharon, who have visited Wilson + Bay almost daily since they first opened.

For Sharon, it's a part of the community that 'keeps her going' through the extensive hospital treatment she is currently undergoing.

"It's such a shame for the business; for Jonathan and the staff here, who are good as gold," she said.

"We both love coming here for a coffee in the morning, it gets us out and about. The way they have taken over the site is terrible, honestly it is such a shame."

The travellers have parked in every part of the car park, "completely taking over" the area, according to Sharon and Gareth, who noted the state of the litter bins.

(Image: Newsquest) In order to repair some damages made to the viewpoint, the business has started a GoFundMe.

A spokesperson for the company said: "Lots of our regulars have asked me to set a donations page up, based on the fact many want to visit to support our Christchurch Viewpoint store at present but really do not want to due to the current encampment on site. This is something we completely understand."

"At present we are unsure how long the nature of the current situation could go on for."

"Our main focus right now is to not have to close and to look after our team.

"We’re remaining open to show a united front yet the environment remains challenging to trade from.

"In the background, we’re doing everything we can do to support our team. Ensuring no lone working, coaching, guidance on how to deal with the challenges we’re facing daily.

"My team are showing immense resilience and even in this situation, they are trying to show respect and patience."

Coffee lovers can also support Wilson + Bay by visiting their second Newport location, on Caerleon Road.