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<p>The Government is clear that unauthorised encampments cause harm to the local environment
and that the rights of settled residents must be respected. Local authorities have
powers available to them to prevent the development of unauthorised encampments in
their area.</p><p>Councils can apply to the Courts for pre-emptive injunctions which
prevent unauthorised camping in a defined geographical area. Councils are also able
to take early and decisive action by issuing Temporary Stop Notices against unauthorised
development and encampments. Councils can issue such a notice on both private and
public sector land.</p><p>On 5 November 2019, the Government launched a consultation
seeking views on measures to strengthen police powers to tackle unauthorised encampments.
The consultation closed on the 5 March. We will announce the outcome of this consultation
in due course.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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