Travellers ignore order to leave Halifax dog-walking spot
Travellers are still parked up at a popular Halifax dog-walking spot despite being ordered to leave.
There are around seven caravans and other vehicles parked at the top end of Savile Park Moor.
The group was issued with a Notice to Quit by 9pm last night – but they have ignored it.
Wainhouse ward councillor Ann Kingston (Labour) posted yesterday that if the group did not leave, Calderdale Council officers would liaise with the council’s legal services this morning to discuss further action “including a Direction to Leave”.
She also posted yesterday that council officers had been to the moor and carried out welfare assessments, in line with council procedures.
"The council has also issued a Community Protection Warning following concerns observed during the welfare visit, including dogs running loose and some accumulation of waste on site,” she added.
"I know many residents are concerned about the impact on this valued community space. I have been assured that community safety wardens and West Yorkshire Police will continue monitoring the site."
She said she had been told that West Yorkshire Police have assessed the situation and “that the current circumstances do not meet the legal threshold for a Section 61 direction at this time”.
Section 61 gives police the powers to remove trespassers on land.