Unauthorised traveller and gypsy sites

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.

• Issue first formal notice to leave. (Section 77 Directive)

• Code of conduct given to the encampment.

• 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.

• Public notice displayed at the site confirming that an application has been made for a court hearing.

• 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

• Attend court hearing to seek eviction order. (Section 78 Order)

• 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.

• Remove persons and vehicles if they remain 24 hours later.