Evicting unauthorised traveller camps in Romsey, Compton-Otterbourne, or Bishopstoke can be a long, annoying process.
The council is required to get a court order to carry out the eviction in Eastleigh.
However, the process is a bit complex because some laws and stipulations must be factored into consideration before the Hampshire eviction process can begin.
The hustle is increased when the land belongs to the private owners in Eastleigh, and in that case, the Hampshire Council has no authority or responsibility to help.
However, the council in Hampshire can force landowners in Eastleigh to evict travellers illegally camped on their property.
Travelers from Compton-Otterbourne, Bishopstoke, or Romsey have no jurisdiction to camp on any land in Eastleigh they want if they do not have permission from the landowner.
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In a way that can bother the passers-by or other people on the road in Eastleigh or anywhere that can obstruct the usual walkway
Land in Hampshire where farming is on going
In fenced plantations like forestry Commission land in Eastleigh
If there is a land of the council in Compton-Otterbourne, Bishopstoke, or Romsey and is considered a waste ground that can be used for the unauthorized settling down of the travellers.
If travellers camp on the council land in Eastleigh, a representative from the council will visit the place and evaluate whether visitors should be evicted or not.
A Hampshire council member will need to decide how long they are planning to stay in Eastleigh, if someone is sick, disabled or pregnant-there might be a chance of transferring them-and any safety issues surrounding the venue, for example, if it is by train.
One more thing that the Hampshire council representative has to think about, is that if the vehicles on the land used by the travellers are of appropriate size or not, moreover, if the land in Eastleigh that belongs to The council needs to be used shortly or not.
The board may choose to give the travellers from Compton-Otterbourne, Bishopstoke, or Romsey equipment like bin bags as well as portable toilets at a fee in Eastleigh.
Besides, travellers might ask the council to supply these facilities in Eastleigh for public health and safety reasons.
Local authorities in Hampshire must apply for court orders or injunctions to evict travellers.
Next, the council will prove that, without agreement, the travellers are on the land in Eastleigh.
Also, it will go to court in Eastleigh to obtain a court order which depends on the time they can get a hearing date.
In most cases, travellers in Compton-Otterbourne, Romsey, or Bishopstoke come into an agreement with the council on the departure date to avoid forceful removal in Hampshire.
The Council or landowner (as the case may be) in Eastleigh might involve the Police in the matter and the Police can evict the travellers in Hampshire if they are more than two (2), if they were behaving in a threatening manner, if they damaged property, or if parked more than six (6) vehicles on the land.
The police will appear to request that the Eastleigh travellers leave the land in the least amount of time possible.
However, they should be given enough time to fix any broken vehicles in Bishopstoke, Compton-Otterbourne, or Romsey and clear the site.
It will be considered a criminal offence if the travellers refuse to get going from Eastleigh after the specified time or come back to the same location in Hampshire within a 3-month period.
This could end up in a prison sentencing or fine if found guilty.
The Police can take different steps in Eastleigh, such as towing away the travellers' vehicles for destruction if they still failed to claim it after twenty-one (21) days.
You should report to your local Council in Hampshire and inform them about the situation so that assessments can be carried out by them for travellers' wellbeing and the possible effects on the local area in Eastleigh and community.
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