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Caravans spotted at car park near Faversham Swimming Pool and The Arden Theatre

19:27, 29 May 2024

A review is underway to prevent unauthorised encampments after several caravans were spotted parked at a swimming pool car park for the second time this month.

The traveller encampment was first spotted at Faversham Swimming Pool in Leslie Smith Drive on May 10.

Swale council has confirmed the caravans in Faversham do not have permission to use the land
Swale council has confirmed the caravans in Faversham do not have permission to use the land
Six caravans were spotted by passers-by near Faversham Pools car park again
Six caravans were spotted by passers-by near Faversham Pools car park again

It is believed they arrived two days prior.

After then leaving the site, six caravans have been pictured on the same plot again this week.

Swale Borough Council has confirmed the vehicles do not have permission to stay on the land.

A spokesman for the local authority said: “The council is aware of the situation and is taking appropriate action.

A number of caravans were spotted at the Faversham car park earlier this month
A number of caravans were spotted at the Faversham car park earlier this month

“We are currently reviewing our options to further dissuade the misuse of our property.

“We regularly monitor our car parks and take appropriate action where necessary.”

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