Overview

• A contingent of caravans arrived on the recreation ground adjacent to Lainesmead Primary School on the evening of June 12, parking metres from the play park and main gates.
• Lainesmead Primary issued a public notice advising parents to avoid the play park and reinforced its secured perimeter with extra safety measures.
• Swindon Borough Council and Wiltshire Police confirmed a coordinated effort to liaise with the travellers and ensure their swift removal from the site.
• Council leader Cllr Emma Bushell reported that officers have visited the encampment twice since its arrival.
• The incident follows a similar travellers’ encampment at Westcott Recreation Ground less than two weeks ago, raising local concerns over recurring unauthorised settlements.