Council promises action against travellers
Date published: 28 April 2009
Travellers are still in town – and this time, have pitched up at Balderstone Park.
Between 40 and 50 caravans have appeared on the council land close to a children’s play area.
Rochdale Borough Council has confirmed action is being taken to move them on.
As previously reported by Rochdale Online News, the council has spent £5000 on a high security fence to stop travellers from using, and defacing, the playing fields at St Clements Football Club.
A spokesperson from Rochdale Borough Council said: “We are currently undertaking a health and welfare assessment as required under government guidelines.
“The results of the assessment will decide on the next steps the council will take with regard to eviction proceedings”.
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