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How Can I Get Travellers Moved In Greater London's Southwark

Is the council is responsible for moving the gypsies and travellers who have camped without landowner's permission in Southwark?

The council doesn't do that.

It is not the council's responsibility to evict the travellers or gypsies from a private land in Greater London, it is landowner's responsibility, but if they are staying on land that is council-owned in Bermondsey, Elephant and Castle, or Bankside, then the council can get them evicted.

If Travellers Or Gypsies Camp On My Land In Southwark, What Should I Do?

First things first, speak to them so that they understand that the land they are entering is owned by you.

Also, ask them the reason for being there and the time frame they are hoping to stay in Southwark in Greater London.

During this discussion, you need to figure out if they are going to cause any trouble for you or not in Southwark.

You should contact the Greater London County Council if the encampment has spread to the highway in Southwark.

It is also good to inform your legal expert and seek the likely legal costs.

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What Should I Do If They Refuse To Speak With Me In Southwark?

Usually, traveller and gypsy family are open to the idea of speaking with other people in the area in Greater London.

Keep in mind, though, that they may be open-minded at first, but face a lot of racism and intolerance.

In case you feel you are not coming into a consensus, you can end the conversation at that moment and approach Denbigh Franks for advice.

Is It Ok To Let Them Stay In Greater London's Southwark If They Aren't Causing Any Problem?

Some landowners in Bankside, Bermondsey, or Elephant and Castle are happy to allow small groups to stay where good relationships are established early and no major problems arise.

Some Southwark landowners appreciate the travellers' contributions to their community and commerce, although this may be temporary.

The local council in Greater London must provide approval before any gypsy would be allowed to camp on a land for an extended period.

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What If I Need To Get My Land Back In Southwark, Greater London?

Meet your solicitor for guide and they will advise you to do so through the Southwark civil courts under the Civil Procedure Rules, Part 55.

It involves the following:

Ask trespassers to leave Southwark (the responsibility of the landowner)

Issuing and serving court summons in Greater London

Requesting for an ownership notice from court in Southwark

Serving in Greater London, if necessary, the possession order

Executing a warrant for possession with Denbigh Franks county court bailiffs

Often, gypsies and travellers in Southwark will tend to move out once they have been given a notice.

In certain cases, in the event that they do not wish to get out, you may opt for the private bailiffs from Denbigh Franks so as to help you get the unauthorised Southwark travellers out without an ownership order.

In case hearings are started under the 1988 Civil Procedure Rules in the Greater London court to get an order for eviction in Southwark, a gap of minimum two days is necessary between proceedings of the court and service and documents.

What Will Be The Expense?

First, you must find out the expenses as lawyers' in Southwark fees vary.

You're responsible for disposing of the waste in Bankside, Bermondsey, or Elephant and Castle, but Denbigh Franks can offer you a quote for the work if you prefer.

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What Role Do The Police Play In Southwark?

The duty of the Southwark police is to respond to any distress call they get; however, trespassing is not regarded as a criminal offence, it is a civil offense.

The Greater London property holder is accountable for safeguarding against trespass and evicting unwanted occupants as police do not get involved.

Nevertheless, the Greater London Police can get involved in some occasions for example when they monitor incidents in Southwark on the unauthorised area and act under the guidelines of the Department for Communities and Local Government and Home Office.

The policy have the power to vacate Gypsies or Travellers off property in Elephant and Castle, Bermondsey, or Bankside where criminal doings by them can be established- same as crime committed by settled persons as to be proven.

The police also have the discretionary power to evict Travellers in Southwark where group action goes against the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994.

In some conditions in Southwark (For example, where the Gypsies/Travellers have vehicles (six or more)), Greater London police under the Section 61 of the 1994 Criminal Justice and Public Order Act, can use powers.

The powers enshrined therein can only be put to good use if is criminality or disorder in Southwark that the normal legislation may not be able to handle at the time and trespassory occupation can also be used as a factor.

However, use of Section 61 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 bounds the Greater London police from exercising these powers under the Human Rights Act in situations where interference with welfare considerations in Bermondsey, Elephant and Castle, or Bankside will prevent the civil courts from applying them.

If the Southwark landlord is unable to vacate his land what is the responsibility of the Greater London Council?

The Greater London council will file suit in court against the landowner in Southwark who refuses to act to remove illegal occupants on their land if they break the law that requires any planning or permission for occupiers to stay on the property.

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