Travelers have arrived in the car park at popular Scunthorpe leisure centre, The Pods.
Witnesses believe there to be at least a dozen caravans and report seeing children running around the car park and believe some may have entered the center to use its facilities.
The land is owned by North Lincolnshire Active which is part of the North Lincolnshire Council.
Read more about Scunthorpe here
Reports suggest the travelers have already been given notice since turning up on site and are being asked to leave by tomorrow.
Those at the pods say it was a struggle to get parked with all the caravans in the spaces.
To get the latest news about Scunthorpe straight to your inbox, click here
read more
Related Articles
read more
Related Articles
One visitor said: “The pods litter bins are overflowing and black bin bags are piled up, but the caravans look well maintained and some even look expensive, one said VIP on the back.
“A number of small dogs were tied to vans with carpets or mats hanging over seating areas and traveler children playing in car park.
“I did witness a couple of teenage kids going out their van into the pods, presumably to use the facilities.
Travelers have set up camp in the car park at The Pods in Scunthorpe
“People coming to the pods seem to be struggling to find parking around the vans, but things appear peaceful between everyone.
“I’d say there is around a dozen vans, but I didn’t count them they’re dotted all around the pods parking area.”
The Pods and North Lincolnshire Council were contacted for comment.
To get the latest news about Scunthorpe straight to your inbox, click here
