Travellers back on Weston-super-Mare seafront days after camp cleared
It is the second traveller encampment on the beach side area in weeks
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Travellers at Weston-super-Mare s Beach Lawns. (Image: John Myers)
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Travellers have set up another encampment on Weston-super-Mare seafront - just days after a previous group was cleared from the site.
Council begins legal process to move travellers from Weston-super-Mare seafront
A court hearing is imminent
11:42, 28 APR 2021
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Council officials have begun the process to remove a group of illegally parked travellers from Weston-super-Mare’s Beach Lawns.
The group of around a dozen caravans arrived on the seafront over the weekend, sparking concern amongst the local community.
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Why police won t move travellers off Weston-super-Mare Beach Lawns
The force says it doesn t have the resources to move on the substantial encampment
16:45, 27 APR 2021
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Police have confirmed they will not be taking steps to remove travellers from Weston-super-Mare Beach Lawns.
North Somerset Council chiefs met police yesterday to discuss how to deal with the seafront encampment, with authority leaders asking the force to act.
Council to take action to remove travellers from Weston-super-Mare seafront
The travellers have been asked to move from the Beach Lawns but have so far ignored requests and remain on site
13:22, 26 APR 2021
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Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice Council officials have said they are ‘taking all appropriate steps’ to remove a group of travellers from Weston-super-Mare seafront.