Gypsy and Traveller sites
Steps 1 & 2 - Notification and welfare visit: Unauthorised encampment at DRAM Sport and Community Centre updated on 19th August 2026
It has been brought to our attention that there is an unauthorised encampment at DRAM Sport and Community Centre, Dalton.
A welfare visit will be undertaken and where applicable we will start our legal process.
Step 5 - Clean up: Unauthorised encampment at Fernside Park, Almondbury updated on 17th August 2026
The unauthorised encampment has now vacated the site. A clean-up will be carried out if required.
Report an encampment on council land
Fill in our simple online form
Clock Completing this form takes around 5 minutes.
Report an encampment on council landAfter you've applied
We have a 5 stage process for the removal of unauthorised encampments:
- Notification of encampment and land ownership checks
- Welfare assessment and site visit
- Legal process
- Enforcement
- Clean up
