Overview
Report an unauthorised encampment
Reported encampments
Hollyhedge Road car park, Cobham - Saturday 11 May
Following a report of an unauthorised encampment at Hollyhedge Car Park, Cobham the Council initiated it’s arrangements for dealing with the unauthorised encampment. However, following reports of anti-social behaviour, the Police have used their powers last night (Friday) and issued a notice for the land to be vacated by Saturday.
A full clear up of the site will be scheduled for as soon as the site is secured.
Further updates will be made after this time.
Nomadic life
Nomadic life is not illegal, and Gypsy, Roma, travellers have a basic right to this way of life. It's the aim of Elmbridge Borough Council to ensure all its residents, whether living in settled or transitory communities, are treated equally and with respect. We also recognise that this has to be balanced with the rights of the general public to enjoy private and public land.
We are obliged to manage unauthorised encampments within the borough on council-owned land. It is not always possible to stop all access and from time to time unauthorised encampments are established.
For more information about unauthorised encampments, see Surrey Police: Unauthorised encampments and you.