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<p>Local authorities and the police have a range of strong powers that enable them
to take action against unauthorised encampments and developments. Ministers sent a
summary of these powers to all council leaders, Police and Crime Commissioners and
Police Chief Constables in March 2015:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/418139/150326_Dealing_with_illegal_and_unauthorised_encampments_-_final.pdf"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/418139/150326_Dealing_with_illegal_and_unauthorised_encampments_-_final.pdf</a></p><p>The
government is open to suggestions for how enforcement could be strengthened and continues
to keep this issue under review.</p>
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