- Dozens of caravans have been noticed parked up in Chichester, West Sussex
- It’s the second time in weeks Cattle Market automotive park has attracted Travellers
- Chichester District Council stated authorities had been conscious and can take motion
Dozens of caravans have returned to an historic cathedral metropolis in West Sussex simply weeks after a big group of Travellers arrange a brief encampment there.
New photos present a number of giant white automobiles within the Cattle Market automotive park in Chichester, which is often utilized by individuals who work in and are visiting town centre.
A market is often held within the much-used automotive park on Saturdays and a automotive boot sale on Sundays.
The impromptu settlement comes simply after a gaggle of Travellers used the identical location final month.
On that event, their arrival coincided with members of the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities gathering a dozen miles away in Hampshire for the annual Wickham Horse Truthful.
Dozens of caravans have returned to Chichester in West Sussex simply weeks after a big group of Travellers arrange a brief encampment there
A number of giant white automobiles have been noticed within the Cattle Market automotive park in Chichester, which is often utilized by individuals who work in and are visiting town centre
The impromptu camp comes simply after a gaggle of Travellers used the identical location final month
On the time, Councillor Harsha Desai stated there had been a lot of unauthorised encampments in council-owned Chichester automotive parks prior to now.
She stated: ‘Complaints from the general public and native companies have elevated and automotive parking areas decreased on account of the encampments.’
Council chief Adrian Moss added: ‘I believe it’s actually vital that our companions West Sussex County Council and the police perceive the actual enormity of this and the work we’re doing.
‘And hopefully they’re going to be working carefully with us sooner or later to make sure that after we do get incursions, we are able to really transfer them on and make sure that the police come ahead and help us on the earliest doable alternative.’
The native council has beforehand had issue with Travellers parking within the space and not too long ago introduced plans to spend £65,000 on putting in obstacles to cease caravans from getting into.
Chichester District Council stated native authorities had been conscious and are searching for to take authorized motion for his or her elimination.
In a press release to Sussex Categorical, the council stated: ‘We’re conscious of the state of affairs and have already been liaising with the group.
‘West Sussex County Council’s Traveller Liaison Officer has given discover to depart and can be making use of for a court docket eviction.
‘On the subject of automotive parking fee, all customers of the automotive park are required to pay the related price.’
MailOnline has approached Sussex Police, Chichester District Council and West Sussex County Council for remark.
Chichester District Council stated native authorities had been conscious and are searching for to take authorized motion for the elimination of the caravans
The native council stated it has beforehand had issue with Travellers parking within the space
