Eviction orders issued to Haskells Rec Travellers - Dorset

From the Dorset Echo

BOROUGH of Poole officers have served official orders on the illegal Traveller encampment at Parkstone’s Haskells recreation ground.

The summons ordering the 18 caravans and two tents removed will be served sometime today.

The Travellers, many of whom are believed to be the same group that set up camp at Beach Road car park, Branksome Chine, last month, began arriving at the recreation ground on Tuesday.

Council team manger Jeff Morley said: “Since their arrival we have been visiting the site every day to provide refuse sacks, assess the behaviour of the Travellers and reduce any impact on the local area.

“We are now using the legal process to ensure their eviction as soon as possible and we envisage this will happen in the middle of next week.”

A health visitor has visited the site to access the Travellers’ welfare and provide advice on health issues.

Residents have been warned against agreeing building work to doorstep traders, as it is believed many of the Travellers could be carrying out work in the local area.