TEIGNBRIDGE District Council (TDC) says it is reviewing options to prevent future unauthorised access to its land as it serves the group of travellers at Osborne Park with a notice to leave.

The council has today, Wednesday, July 16, issued the unauthorised encampment at the Newton Abbot park with a verbal notice asking the group to leave.

It comes after TDC completed the required welfare checks.

‘We must follow a legal process that takes into account a range of factors, including tolerance, relevant case law, the Human Rights Act, and other statutory obligations’, the council said.

‘If necessary, we will take further legal action to ensure the site is vacated’, the council added.

So far this year, travellers have encamped at Osbourne Park, Bakers Park and Sandringham Park, as well as serval other sites not owned by TDC.

But the latest Osbourne Park encampment, which is the third of 2025, has prompted TDC to review its options to prevent future unauthorised access to its land.

‘This is not always straightforward’, the council said.

‘Many of our sites are used by schools, require bus access, or have layouts that make it difficult to restrict vehicle access for some while maintaining easy access for others.

‘Despite these challenges, we are actively exploring all viable options’, the council added.

TDC continues to work closely with Devon and Cornwall Police in managing the situation and are reminding people who witness a crime or serious anti-social behaviour, to report it directly to police.