Unauthorised traveller and gypsy sites
What happens after a report has been made?
How long it takes to evict the gypsies/travellers will depend upon the circumstances of each individual case. Typically the process takes 5 to 7 days to follow a legal process and arrange a court hearing.
First working day encampment reported
- Complete a welfare assessment.
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Issue first formal notice to leave. (Section 77 Directive)
- Code of conduct given to the encampment.
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Public notice displayed at site to explain that a process has started to remove travellers.
- Updates sent out to relevant departments, partners agencies, ward councillors and details added to our website.
Second working day
- Site inspection completed and update sent out to partner agencies.
- Witness statement and case file completed andapplication made to the court for a hearing.
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Public notice displayed at the site confirming that an application has been made for a court hearing.
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Updates added to our website.
Second or third working day
- Issue summons to travellers with details of date and time arrnaged for a court hearing. Travellers must be given 24 hrs. advance warning of court hearing.
Date of court hearing
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Attend court hearing to seek eviction order. (Section 78 Order)
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Updates added to our website.
If a court order is granted
- Advise travellers that a court order has been granted and display a copy or public notice at the site.
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Remove persons and vehicles if they remain 24 hours later.