Action to move illegal camp at Worksop park

A number of caravans pitched at a Worksop park are there illegally and must leave, Bassetlaw District Council say.
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The caravans have been spotted at Farr Park, just off Westgate.

A spokesman for Bassetlaw District Council said the authority was aware of the situation and added: “This is unauthorised and constitutes an act of trespass.

Farr Park in Worksop.Farr Park in Worksop.
Farr Park in Worksop.

"The council has now started the process of regaining possession of the land.

"There is a set legal route that the council has to follow in order to regain possession of the land.”

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