'Illegal encampments will not be tolerated' says council - as travellers leave North East Derbyshire District

Travellers have now left sites at Arkwright and Calow following action from police and councillors.
By Julia Rodgerson
Published 12th Oct 2022, 12:00 BST
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A spokesman for North East Derbyshire District Council said the sites are being secured and cleared today.

They added: “We are sending a clear message that illegal encampments will not be tolerated and we will act quickly to enforce the law and work together as partner agencies to secure sites and move on encampments.

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"We can confirm the travellers have left North East Derbyshire District.”

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Police had increased patrols in Arkwright Town after the group moved on to land at Hardwick Drive from Grassmoor Country Park.

Travellers had previously set up camp on land off Storforth Lane, in Hasland.

The group has now been moved following action from the Police and Crime Commissioner, Derbyshire Police, North East Derbyshire District Council and Parish Councils.

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