Eviction notice served on travellers in Peterborough

By Stephen Briggs
Published 8th Sep 2021, 15:18 BST
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Peterborough City Council have served an eviction notice on a traveller camp that has been set up in the Ortons.

A number of caravans arrived on land at Gostwick in Orton Brimbles two weeks ago, and since then residents have reported a rise in anti social behaviour.

Cambridgeshire police said extra patrols were being carried out in the area as a result.

But now an eviction order has been served on the group.

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A Peterborough City Council spokesperson said: “We obtained the Section 78 today in court and will now issue it on the group.

“If they still fail to leave we will engage with agents to undertake an eviction.”

A Cambridgeshire police spokesman said officers would work with the council oversee to the safe and peaceful closure of the encampment.

MORE: Peterborough police increase patrols following reports of anti-social behaviour from travellers camp