Kings Norton Police Update - Worcestershire

From b31.org.uk

Travellers Wansbeck Grove Hawkesley

Approximately 10 Caravans set up camp at Wansbeck Grove, Hawkesley over a 2 week period. During this time they were closely monitored by officer from Kings Norton Neighbourhood Team working in partnership with a Traveller Liaison Officer from Bham City Council.

On the first day a 7 day notice was served, and then daily visits were conducted to the site. All registration numbers of the vehicles were recorded for intelligence purposes. The Travellers stated they were one extended family. There have been no reported incidents, confrontations or animosity between the Travellers and the local residents.

A meeting was held with the clearance team and the highways department to explore ways of blocking off the entrance to explore way to prevent the travellers returning. Unfortunately this is not possible due to the layout.