A group of travellers were spotted in the car park near Maypole
A group of travellers on the car park of Daisy Farm Recreation Ground, Maypole Lane(Image: Nick Wilkinson/Birmingham Live)
Travellers are back onto a popular family park just weeks after a group vacated.
Several caravans pitched up in Daisy Farm Park near Maypole on Friday (Jan 2), to the frustration of locals.
The park has suffered multiple incursions over the years and a convoy had just vacated before Christmas.
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Councillor Adam Higgs has asked the council to bring eviction proceedings against the latest group.
He also sought a meeting to discuss better defences to stop travellers in their tracks.
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Coun Higgs said: “Unfortunately just two days into 2026, Daisy Farm Park has had an unauthorised traveller encampment.
“I have asked Council officers to begin the legal process the Council needs to follow to remove those currently encamped on the car park.
“I have been informed that officers will visit the park over the weekend and I will keep residents informed of updates.
“Fortunately after years of campaigning from myself and the Friends of Daisy Farm Park on this issue, the Council have finally agreed to fund measures to better defend the park over the coming months.
“This is likely to include a ditch and bund system. Improvements to security at the car park entrance will also be looked at.
“I intend to meet with the District Parks Manager and the Chair of the Friends Group later this month to discuss these plans.”
The council has said previously: “The council is committed to actively protecting its land and will take steps to recover this land where unauthorised encampments encroach upon it.”