Travellers set up at Locke Park, Redcar as some gates locked

A number of travellers have moved into Locke Park, on Corporation Road in Redcar, this afternoon (Saturday, June 13).

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council said it is currently monitoring and assessing the situation and is now “working on an appropriate solution”. 

As a result, some of the gates to the park, which is home to a boating lake, tennis courts, children’s play area, have been locked. The main gates remain open.

Access to the park will be available only at this entrance until further notice. 

A full statement from the council said: “The council is aware that travellers have moved into Locke Park, Redcar, this afternoon.

“We are currently monitoring and assessing the situation and working on an appropriate solution.

“For security reasons, and until further notice, all park gates will be locked except for the main entrance on Corporation Road. 

“Access to the park will remain available via this entrance.

“We appreciate your patience and understanding while we manage this situation and will provide further updates as appropriate.”