Rochford District Council is applying for a court order to remove travellers from a country park.

The council made the application for a summons relating to an unauthorised encampment of 13 caravans at Cherry Orchard Country Park, off Flemmings Farm Road, Rochford

A ‘Direction to Leave’ notice was served at the site yesterday and the site has been visited by Council Officers, Essex Countywide Traveller Unit as well as Essex Police Officers who are working in partnership to resolve the matter. 

A council spokesman said: "Essex Police continue to closely monitor the site. As this is an ongoing matter the Council will continue to publish updates as and when available."