Lib Dem ​Ward Councillors Secure Swift Resolution After Travellers Danes Dyke

A group of travellers who had occupied a grass field at Danes Dyke have voluntarily moved on from the site, following swift intervention by ward councillors.
​The resolution comes after local representatives raised urgent concerns regarding the occupation, which included reports of property damage and illegal utility use.

​Urgent Action Taken at Parish Meeting
​The issue was first brought to light during the Flamborough Parish Council meeting on Monday, 2nd June. Attending East Riding Ward Councillors Mike Heslop-Mullens and  Jayne Phoenix,  immediately reported the encampment to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

"Following our attendance at Mondays Parish Council meeting, we have reported  East Riding of Yorkshire council that travellers had occupied the grass field at Daynes Dyke" Cllr Jayne Phoenix 
​The severity of the situation was escalated by reports that the group had allegedly caused criminal damage and had illegally tapped into the local electricity supply.

"It was alleged that the travellers have damaged the electricity supply at the rear of the building using power for their vans." Cllr Jayne Phoenix 

​Navigating Legal Procedures
​Following the councillors' intervention, an East Riding Council officer conducted an official welfare check at the site. The group was formally notified that the council was initiating legal proceedings to serve a Direction Notice.

​While statutory eviction processes must strictly follow local legislation, a procedure that typically takes between four to five days to execute, the pressure applied by local authority resulted in clearance of the site before the official deadline. 

​How the Eviction Process Works:
Under standard legal guidelines, councils must conduct welfare checks and issue formal notices before a forced eviction can proceed, often creating a multi-day delay for residents.

​A Successful Outcome and Future Prevention
​Faced with the impending legal eviction and the investigation into potential criminal damage, the group chose to vacate the field voluntarily, bypassing the need for a costly or protracted forced eviction.

​In a joint statement, Councillors Heslop-Mullens, Phoenix, and Robson expressed their satisfaction with the quick turnaround:
​"We are very pleased with this outcome. Moving forward, we will work closely with council officials to thoroughly review the incident and implement robust measures to protect our local green spaces from future recurrences."
​With the field now clear, the councillors have arranged for a council team to assess the site for any necessary repairs and cleanuo operation. 

"This morning they moved on but left a large amount of rubbish,including nails and other debris along the entrance road. This has been dealt with as a matter of urgency." Cllr Jayne Phoenix 

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