Departure of National Avenue travellers

John Fareham and John Abbott report that the travellers who were camped out behind the former Booker premises on National Avenue have now left. As we said previously, the travellers were camped on private land so that it fell to others to have them moved on. We were given to understand that this was due to happen over the weekend. The officers have since checked that they have indeed left, but information as to where they are now is in short supply. However two caravans have since appeared at Priory Park and it is possible these may be some of the same travellers. If this is the case it may be a good sign for residents here and elsewhere – travellers may easily be aware of the likely procedural outcome if they camp on Council land in this ward and may prefer the chance of a slightly longer stay elsewhere.