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Travellers set up camp at car park in Willenhall

Travellers set up camp at a car park in Willenhall which is used by mourners, businesses, shoppers and truckers.

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Nine caravans and other vehicles were spotted at the Wakes Ground car park, Walsall Street, on Tuesday afternoon.

A notice asking them to leave was served yesterday morning.

They were still on site late into yesterday afternoon, with a councillor claiming it could take more than a week to legally move the group on.

Councillor Julie Fitzpatrick, portfolio holder for community, leisure and culture, said: "Officers attended the Wakes Ground car and lorry park on Wednesday morning.

A notice was served to vacate the land on Wednesday morning. I do understand the frustration and concern that unauthorised encampments cause, but we must follow the correct legal process.

"It can take upwards of a working week if we have to go to the court stage."

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