Encampment returns to Whitley Bay despite earlier eviction notice

North Tyneside Council is monitoring the re-emergence of a convoy of caravans on The Links in Whitley Bay.

The encampment had initially been issued a notice to vacate the land on July 6, resulting in the encampment relocating to a car park near St Mary’s Lighthouse.

The caravans had arrived over the previous weekend.

Now, the caravans have returned to the Links. North Tyneside Council’s community protection team is now monitoring the situation.

Peter Mennell, director of Housing and Property Services, said: “We are aware that the group has returned to the Links in Whitley Bay after leaving the St Mary’s Lighthouse car park site. Our Community Protection Team is aware of the situation and has visited the site to engage with those present and make them aware of the next steps.

“In line with our established process, we will continue the legal process to ensure the group leaves the land as soon as possible. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and manage it using the appropriate legal powers.”

Whitley Bay North councillor John O’Shea said: “Concerns have been raised by a number of residents about this encampment and it’s always a difficult situation to resolve, but I am told council officials are working on that to get the issue sorted.”