From the Mercury
TRAVELLERS have moved on to two sites in Hertford.
A number of caravans arrived at two locations in Marshgate Drive last night (February 20).
The Travellers advised the Mercury to leave when we visited and indicated they hadn’t made a decision about how long they planned to stay on the site.
A Hertfordshire Constabulary spokeswoman said members of the public had reported the caravans at 2.45pm yesterday, after which officers visited the site.
She said: “We’ve been speaking with East Herts Council and are working with the landowners and speaking with the Travellers.
“There are two sites - the first one has two vehicles with associated caravans, the second one is much larger with 14 caravans.
“It’s down to the landowner to deal with it.”
The bigger site is on the derelict Transco land.
A woman who works in the area said: “We are hoping at the weekend we don’t receive another 100 caravans.
“I would imagine it would be quite concerning for the residents.”
A man who lives on Marshgate Drive, who did not wish to be named, did not realise the Travellers were there until the Mercury knocked on his door today.
He said: “Travellers do need somewhere to stay but they need to do it properly.
“I know some people get upset about Travellers.
“I think if they are staying there illegally they will have to move.”
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