A Littlehampton park will be inspected after a group of travellers were moved on.

An ‘unauthorised encampment’ was reported to have arrived at Rosemead Park, near The Littlehampton Academy, on Tuesday, July 21.

The landowner, Littlehampton Town Council (LTC), issued updates about the situation on social media.

The latest post on Facebook read: “Following enforcement action, whereby Sussex Police issued a notice requiring the occupants to leave the site today, Friday, July 24, the unauthorised encampment at Rosemead Park has now departed

Rosemead Park in Littlehampton will be inspected after a group of travellers were moved on. (Photo contributed)

placeholder image — Rosemead Park in Littlehampton will be inspected after a group of travellers were moved on. (Photo contributed)

“Now the site has been vacated, the park will be inspected, and any necessary cleaning or maintenance works will be undertaken. Some works may take place over the following days, depending on the nature of any issues identified and contractor availability.

“We'll also be working with partner agencies to consider additional site security improvements to help prevent future unauthorised encampments.

“Thank you for your understanding.”

The town council said there were ‘approximately 15 caravans/motorhomes’ at the site.

Staff worked with Sussex Police, as well as West Sussex County Council and Chichester District Council.

“A notice has served requiring them to vacate the land, and if they fail to comply, court proceedings will be initiated,” an LTC spokesperson said, on Wednesday.

“We will continue to monitor the site in collaboration with Sussex Police.”

A Sussex Police spokesperson added: “We can confirm we are aware of this incident, and have attended and carried out a site assessment.

“We are assisting the local authority – as the lead agency – to try and address the issue.”