Traveller Eviction Services: 24/7 Rapid Removal

Yes, it’s common for traveller groups to arrive gradually, often leaving landowners initially feeling unconcerned about one or two vehicles, only to find the entirety of their land or site has been overrun with vehicles and people within a very short window of time.

We coordinate our evictions and enforcement action with the police to ensure larger groups are dispersed safely, and with the proper de-escalation procedures to avoid conflict.

Clearway’s waste removal teams are Environment Agency licensed and can handle any manner of waste, including the safe handling and disposal of biohazardous and unknown waste items that have been left on your land.

A trespasser is described as a person entering someone’s land or property without permission.

Traveller eviction is a commonly requested service and applies to groups who perceive themselves in several ways – often as squatters, travellers or gypsies. In any case, as the land owner, you retain the right under common law to evict them from your land to regain possession.

Unauthorised encampments are handled carefully and in line with the law. We assess the site, document the encampment, and begin the eviction process. Depending on the situation, this may involve common law eviction (where lawful) or court proceedings. Our team manages the process end-to-end to ensure swift resolution and minimal disruption.

Evicting travellers from private land typically involves a structured legal process. Clearway begins with a site assessment and then serves the appropriate legal notices. If necessary, we apply for a court order and work with enforcement agents to carry out the eviction professionally and lawfully. Our team ensures full legal compliance throughout to minimise risks and delays.

There are numerous ways to secure traveller evictions, with powers set out in the following pieces of legislation: 

Common Law Power

• Used by the landowner to perform a traveller eviction
• No court order required
• Short ‘reasonable notice’ period, typically one day
• Enforced by Certified Enforcement Agents
• No penalties for returning travellers

Part 55 Civil Procedures Rules

• Used by the landowner
• Court process that involves legal costs and representation
• Time-consuming
• Normally enforced by county court bailiffs or High Court Enforcement Officers
• No penalties for returning travellers

Sections 77-78 Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994

• Used by a local authority for the removal of unauthorised encampments
• Applies to any land in a local authority area, regardless of ownership 
• Can be used to remove known or identified individuals 
• Only requires court involvement if trespassers do not leave when directed to do so
• Removal is enforced by Certificated Enforcement Agents
• Return within three months carries criminal sanctions

Sections 61-62 Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994

• Used by the police for traveller eviction.
• Can be used on any land except the highway.
• Used to remove identified individuals and/or their vehicles from land.
• Must be two or more persons trespassing on the land.
• No requirement for a court order.

The most effective way to prevent re-entry is by securing the site immediately after eviction. Clearway offers a range of deterrents, including concrete barriers, steel gates, perimeter fencing, and monitored CCTV systems. We also advise on long-term strategies to make your site less vulnerable to future trespassing.