Travellers have set up camp in a car park in Chesterfield

Travellers have set up an illegal camp in a car park in Chesterfield.

By The Newsroom

Published 22nd Oct 2018, 16:22 BST

Updated 23rd Oct 2018, 04:26 BST

Chesterfield Borough Council confirmed they were aware of the camp.

Around ten caravans were reported in the car park in Queen’s Park today (Monday, October 22).

Chesterfield Borough Council confirmed they are aware of the situation and are taking action by serving the travellers with a direction to leave order.

If the travellers do not comply, they will be served with an eviction notice and could face a court appearance.