Travellers moved on from illegal camp in Derbyshire village – after allegedly breaking into site

By Tom Hardwick
Published 5th Sep 2022, 16:25 BST
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Travellers have left a Derbyshire village after five days – having reportedly broken into a site and setting up camp.

On Thursday, September 1, a group of travellers established an illegal encampment at The Avenue Washlands park in Wingerworth.

A number of caravans were parked on the site, and Cllr Ross Shipman, who represents Tupton and Wingerworth, said the “chain was broken to gain access.”

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North East Derbyshire District Council have confirmed today (Monday, September 5) that the travellers were removed from the site.

The travellers left the site today after five days.The travellers left the site today after five days.
The travellers left the site today after five days.

An NEDDC spokesperson said: “The Illegal Encampment Taskforce, chaired by the Police and Crime Commissioner, have met today and can inform you the travellers who were on site at The Avenue in Wingerworth have left the site.

“This swift and successful removal has been possible thanks to the taskforce and multi-agency working to deal with the situation as quickly as possible, working with the land owner who instructed bailiffs to remove the travellers from the site.

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“We can reassure residents that moving forward a height barrier will be installed at the site to prevent further access. The council will be on site to clear up any litter left behind.”