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16
Jul 2022
Travellers arrive on Oatlands Park in Harrogate
Travellers have set up a camp on Oatlands Park in Harrogate.
Vehicles, which arrived last night, are believed to have gained access from Hookstone Road.
A post preventing traffic from entering the park was lying on the ground this morning.
Where the vehicles are believed to have entered.
Almost 20 vehicles are parked on the grass, at the side of the field.
The Harrogate Borough Council-maintained park includes public toilets, a play area for children and is a popular place for football matches.
The Stray Ferret has approached Harrogate Borough Council to ask if it is taking any action.
Read more:
- Calls for more temporary sites for Travellers in Harrogate district
- Andrew Jones MP writes to Priti Patel about 'law-breaking' Travellers
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