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I have seen Gypsies/Travellers camping on the side of the road and on Council land. What can the Council do?

April 26, 2017camping council Gypsies land road seen travellers

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I have seen Gypsies/Travellers camping on the side of the road and on Council land. What can the Council do?

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If the Gypsies/Travellers are causing a problem, they will be moved on as soon as reasonably possible. If they are not causing a problem, the Government has asked that the site be tolerated for a short period. Each case is considered on its own merits. In all cases, the site is visited by various agencies and every effort made to try and keep the site tidy. Consideration is also given to the location of an encampment which may be causing an obstruction on a highway, and hence a possible danger to encampment members or other road users.