Traveller injunctions banned 3rd Nov 2020 This article covers the recent case in the Court of Appeal about the use of blanket injunctions to ban travellers from stopping on local authority owned land.
Removing travellers during the pandemic 29th Sept 2020 This is always a busy time of year for traveller movement, and the pandemic has not changed that. This leaves landowners with the decision as to what to do when they have traveller incursions on illegal encampments.
When to start your possession claim in the High Court 4th Jun 2020 The majority of possession claims will start in the county court, rather than the High Court. However, there are some specific circumstances where the case may start there.
Managing emergencies on an eviction site 4th May 2020 When evicting occupiers from a site, the one virtual certainty is that there will be resistance in some form or another, which will frequently be accompanied by hazards.
Risk assessments - what they should include 21st Feb 2020 When you need to remove trespassers from a site, whether they be travellers, protesters or squatters, a risk assessment is essential before starting the operation.
Protecting your reputation during a protester eviction 4th Feb 2020 Protests can be highly emotionally charged, with occupants determined to make a stand and take dramatic steps to resist removal. So, how do we protect your reputation during an eviction?
Daredevil trespassers 9th Dec 2019 Abandoned and construction sites are seeing a significant rise in trespassers prepared to risk their own lives to partake in stunts and thrill-seeking activities.
How to enforce a compulsory purchase order (CPO) 29th Nov 2019 The CPO warrant is the instruction to the HCEO to deliver possession of the land to the acquiring authority. No other court order is required.
What to consider when removing travellers 2nd Sept 2019 When you have travellers on your land, you’ll need to consider the following: Children, Animals, Human rights etc.
Webinar Q&A: fracking sites and protester removal 5th Aug 2019 During the recent National Eviction Team webinar, there were a number of questions asked. Here we bring you the answers.
Dealing with hazardous materials during an eviction 2nd Jul 2019 It is quite common for hazardous materials to be present on site during an eviction. There may be a number of reasons for this:
Nine steps for a successful eviction 24th May 2019 When removing trespassers the authorised High Court Enforcement Officer (HCEO) will have nine key steps at the forefront of their minds to undertake.