A group of Travellers have parked up at Tregurra Park and Ride on the outskirts of Truro. Around 15 caravans, with associated vehicles, parked up on the site on Monday afternoon, near the city's Waitrose store and recycling centre.
They initially settled on the main parking area, which may have forced the Park and Ride to close - but then moved to an overflow parking area, driving over grass and pavements to reach it.
However, this has put them in the way of theatre company, Hall for Cornwall, which uses the occupied parking area for lorries used by touring productions. The performing arts company has been notified they will not be able to do so while the Travellers are parked there.
Devon and Cornwall Police and Cornwall Council have been contacted for comment, while bus operator, First Kernow, has also been made aware of the situation.
Police officers speak to Traveller encampment
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said:
We are obviously aware of the encampment and officers attended the site in Newquay Road, Truro, around 2.50pm yesterday (July 8) to speak with the group following their arrival.No alleged criminal offences associated with this matter at this time.
Cornwall Council responds to Traveller encampment
Cornwall Council has confirmed it is aware of the Traveller encampment - and has begun the process of removing it.
A council statement said: "We are aware that an unauthorised encampment has set up on the site of the overflow parking area at Tregurra Park and Ride.
"As this encampment is within the overflow parking area and not currently affecting the main park and ride site, the service and car park at Tregurra remain open.
"Officers will be visiting the site and we are continuing to monitor the situation. We have begun to take the necessary steps to remove the encampment."
Council and police made aware of travellers at Tregurra Park and Ride
Cornwall Council, and Devon and Cornwall Police, have been made aware of around 15 caravans setting up camp at Tregurra Park and Ride, near Truro, on Monday afternoon.
