Council takes legal action after travellers set up camp on Stockheath Common in Leigh Park

Engagement Editor

Published 1st Jul 2019, 16:15 BST

Updated 1st Jul 2019, 17:14 BST

A view of Stockheath Common from Riders Lane, Leigh Park. Picture: Google Street View

placeholder image — A view of Stockheath Common from Riders Lane, Leigh Park. Picture: Google Street View

LEGAL action is being launched against an unauthorised encampment.

At least five caravans and seven vehicles arrived on Stockheath Common, Leigh Park, on Thursday.

The land, which is bordered by Riders Lane, Stockheath Lane and Purbrook Way, is owned by Portsmouth City Council.

A spokeswoman for the authority said it completed a welfare assessment of the encampment and is now taking legal action to remove it.

Thousands attend Stockheath Common every year for a fireworks display, car boot sales and other community activities.

Portsmouth City Council