Issue - meetings

Councillor R. Barratt

To note the update on the proposed injunction for unauthorised encampments.

Cabinet received an update on a proposed injunction for unauthorised encampments.

Cabinet noted that in January 2020, the Court of Appeal considered the appeal against the injunction granted to the London Boroughs of Bromley and Enfield and widened the scope to look at all 38 injunctions granted to other District and Borough Councils.  

The Judge decided that the injunction to restrain trespass on Council sites was disproportionate and indicated that any further Injunctions brought before the Court would be rejected pending resolution of the injunctions mentioned. Once the judgement is published this matter can be considered again.

Resolved to note the update on the proposed injunction for unauthorised encampments.