From the Harlow Star
TRAVELLERS trespassing on Latton Common will be forced to move on after Harlow Council today (Friday, April 26) secured a court order for possession of the land.
The order - which was granted by a judge at Chelmsford County Court earlier this afternoon - comes into force immediately.
The council will be serving court papers to the Travellers - none of whom attended court - within the next few hours.
If they refuse to accept the terms of the order, the council is permitted to take action to evict them.
Councillor Emma Toal, cabinet member for youth & citizenship, said: “I know the legal process we have to follow for illegal encampments can be frustrating for residents but now we have the possession order we can legally evict the Travellers.
“We will be serving the court papers to the Travellers today. As we have always said this is about protecting the town’s green spaces and upholding the law.
“We are taking steps to protect other land and we are encouraging private landowners and businesses to ensure that their property is also secure.
“We have already started to clean up the area and as soon as the Travellers leave this work will continue so residents can once again enjoy the common.”
The convoy of around 20 caravans rolled onto the council-owned land last Friday (April 19).
The Star understands the group had originally agreed to leave Harlow after attending a wedding at the Maypole Sports & Social Club on London Road last Saturday, but stayed on after being offered gardening work in the local area.
see also: Harlow Council - Latton Common - Council awarded order for possession of land
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