Park and ride in Truro closes after group of travellers pitch up
The Tregurra site, near Waitrose, is currently closed off
Last updated 17th May 2021
A park and ride in Truro has been temporarily closed after a group of travellers pitched up.
A number of caravans arrived at the Tregurra site, near to Waitrose, over the weekend.
Cornwall Council officers have visited the site today (Monday) and say it will remain closed until the situation is resolved.
Officials have issued a 'Direction to Leave' which requires all travellers to leave by Tuesday morning.
Drivers are being encouraged to use the Langarth park and ride service instead.
"Cornwall Council is working to quickly resolve an issue with Travellers who have set up an unauthorised camp at Tregurra Park and Ride in Truro. Council officers have visited the site today (Monday 17 May) and a Direction to Leave is being served this afternoon which requires the families to vacate the site tomorrow morning. If they do not do so the Council can apply to the Court for an order.
"Tregurra Park and Ride will remain closed until the situation is resolved and drivers are asked not to use the car park at this time.
"People intending to travel by car to Truro who would normally use the Tregurra Park and Ride site are encouraged to make alternative arrangements where possible. The Park and Ride at Langarth will be operating a partial bus service into the City centre, looping around Victoria Square. Limited parking will be available in the visitor spaces at New County Hall for access to the Park and Ride stop at County Arms for those who have Park and Ride passes.
"While the Tregurra site is closed, bus operators will accept Park and Ride passes on services 85A and 93 which operate past the site. For the full timetable on these services please check www.travelinesw.com
"It is suggested that residents intending to use the Tregurra Park and Ride to catch a bus to Treliske Hospital access the bus service at Victoria Square or at the Langarth Park and Ride.
"For updates on Truro Park and Ride visit www.parkfortruro.org.uk__"
Cornwall Council