Travellers spotted on Southsea Common near fenced off D-Day area
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Portsmouth City Council has confirmed that unathorised travellers have set up camp on Southsea Common near the fenced off area of the field which is being prepped for next week’s D-Day events. Multiple caravans have been spotted on the field, and with work currently underway to get the common ready for the D-Day events, it has caused a stir.
![Travellers have set up on Southsea Common.
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![Travellers have set up on Southsea Common.
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A spokesperson for Portsmouth City Council said: “We are aware of an unauthorised encampment at Southsea Common. Community wardens have already attended and have made all attempts to positively engage with the group around leaving the site. We are monitoring the situation and we'll follow our usual procedures for unauthorised encampments.”
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