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Responding to Concerns about Traveller Incursion on Goring Greensward

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Sunday, 27 August, 2023
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Goring Greensward

Local residents have been in touch over the past week with concerns about a group of travellers illegally occupying space on the Goring Greensward.

I visited the site and spoke with local residents, Councillors and representatives of Sussex Police.

We all recognise the impact such encampments have on local residents and businesses.

When they first arrived, an assessment was made by Sussex Police and it was determined that there were no grounds to exercise their emergency powers to require an immediate moving on.

Their most recent update is that there has been very little in the way of anti-social behaviour reported to the police. Without further grounds, they cannot justify an immediate notice to go.

​Should any such behaviour arise, West Sussex County Council are the lead agency for such matters, supporting the districts and boroughs.

WSCC has secured a court date of the 12th of September to request a court order for repossession of the land and for this group to be required to move on.

Residents have been encouraged to advise the police of any ASB via 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or in cases of immediate risk via 999.

Worthing Borough Council have declined to use their powers under the Public Space Protection Order that prohibits this type of camping.

Legislative changes over the past year have increased the capacity of local authorities to respond faster and more effectively to illegal traveller incursions and activities. It is important that these new capacities are made use of.

We all share in a desire for a summer without illegal encampments disrupting the peace of local communities. Residents should not fear leaving their homes to enjoy the calm and serene splendour of our seaside.

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