THE TRAVELLERS who illegally encamped at Netteswell and then Katherines have moved on.

A multi-agency approach by Harlow Council saw the situation, discreetly handled.

Councillor Emma Toal, Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Youth & Citizenship, said: “I’m glad this issue has been resolved. We asked the travellers to vacate the site today and they have.

We were due to start legal proceedings this afternoon and apply for a Court hearing.

As we have always said this is about protecting the town’s green spaces and upholding the law.”