Brighton and Hove City Council are in court today to evict a group of travellers who have set up at Stanmer Park. 

The Irish travellers and English Gypsies arrived with 22 trailers on land at Stanmer Park in Brighton last month. .

Brighton and Hove City Council representatives, along with police, have visited the group ahead of a possession hearing in the county court today.

A council spokesman said: “This will enable us to arrange for an eviction to be carried out as soon as practicable, should the families fail to leave the site voluntarily.”

He added: “Officers will continue to work closely with the police to deal with any antisocial behaviour issues arising or support required.”

For the latest details visit www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/travellers.