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.
Weston-super-Mare Town Hall. Picture: MARK ATHERTON
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The newly refurbished police enquiry office has opened in Weston town hall.
Avon and Somerset Constabulary has carried out extensive work to create a standalone office and new entrance in the building. It will be open to the public from Monday to Friday between 10am and 6pm.
Jess Aston, Neighbourhood Chief Inspector for North Somerset, said: “The new enquiry office will ensure that we can continue to provide a central and accessible enquiry office service and will also increase our prominence in the town centre. Our response and neighbourhood policing teams are not affected by the move of the enquiry office and will continue to work as they currently do.”
Enquiry Office Supervisor Teresa Stretch, Chief Constable Andy Marsh and Neighbourhood Chief Inspector for North Somerset Jess Aston at the newly refurbished police enquiry office AVON and Somerset Police have opened a new refurbished police enquiry office in Weston-super-Mare Town Hall. It follows extensive work to adapt the building to better meet the needs of the police and local community. The newly renovated police enquiry office is open to the public Monday to Friday between 10am and 6pm, benefits from a separate entrance, and increases the visibility of police services in the town for residents and those visiting the area.