THE LEADER of Basildon Council has praised travellers after a peaceful eviction at the Hovefields site in Wickford yesterday.
In a statement Cllr Tony Ball said: “Following the start of clearance of illegal pitches in Hovefields Drive we are satisfied with the progress that has been made. It is disappointing that we have had to take direct action but are pleased that the travellers have vacated the site peacefully.
”The minor disruptions yesterday were caused by people not from the site and
I would praise the professional behaviour of all the organisations involved
in the action in dealing with the protestors."