TRAVELLERS parked up on a Wordsley park have been served with a notice ordering them to leave or face court action.

Several caravans remained on King George V Park, off Lawnswood Avenue, this afternoon (Monday September 19) after about 12 initially arrived at the site last Friday.

Residents have reported concerns over engines being revved, dogs barking and vans racing around the park and ward councillors say their phones haven’t stopped ringing since the group parked up.

They have stressed, however, they have been liaising with the police and Dudley Council to try and bring about a swift resolution to the situation which has put the community on edge.

Councillor Kerry Lewis said she has been “inundated with many concerns from Wordsley residents throughout the weekend regarding the travellers” but she stressed: “Everybody’s been working closely.

“The police have been very supportive over the weekend patrolling the area and speaking to the travellers – asking them to be respectful to the environment and local community.”

Meanwhile - fellow ward councillor Paul Brothwood said the travellers have been served with a notice of impending court proceedings and he added: “We expect the council to go to court on Thursday so they can proceed with their eviction. In addition, the police are looking at using a Section 61 notice to force their eviction.”