What measures were in place to prevent travellers' entry?

The council had recently installed new fencing at a cost of £18,000 to prevent unauthorized access.

What did the travellers leave behind?

The travellers left numerous bags of rubbish on the recreation ground, requiring multiple visits for removal.

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Travellers Breach £18K Fencing, Leave Mess

Q: How did travellers gain access to Milton Recreation Ground?

Travellers allegedly removed a bollard using an angle grinder to gain entry to Milton Recreation Ground.

17 Apr

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Summary

Travellers entered the car park after removing a bollard.
Council spent £18,000 on new fencing to prevent entry.
Dozens of travellers left bags of rubbish on the recreation ground.

Travellers Breach £18K Fencing, Leave Mess

A group of travellers has caused significant public anger in Sittingbourne, Kent, after allegedly breaching new security measures at a council car park. Despite an £18,000 investment in fencing to prevent unauthorized access, the travellers reportedly removed a bollard, using an angle grinder, to gain entry to Milton Recreation Ground. This marks the fourth such incident at the location.

The travellers stayed for approximately 24 hours before moving on. However, their departure left behind a substantial amount of rubbish, necessitating multiple visits by council waste removal services. Local residents have voiced their frustration and concern, with some questioning the effectiveness of the council's expenditure and the measures in place.