Bassetlaw District Council says it will move to evict an illegal encampment at Goosemoor Park in Ordsall as soon as it is legally allowed to do so.
The council said it had been granted a Possession Order at Mansfield County Court on Wednesday 17 June, requiring those illegally occupying council-owned land to leave the site.
However, the court stated that the council is not permitted to enforce the eviction until at least 15 July 2026.
The authority said it is also investigating a potential breach of planning control on a nearby site and has issued Stop and Enforcement Notices in relation to any further development of the land.
Cllr Jonathan Slater, Deputy Leader of Bassetlaw District Council and ward member for East Retford North, said the council had received a large number of enquiries about the issue and understood residents’ concerns.
He said: “We have been given a clear instruction from the courts and will put measures in place to carry out eviction proceedings as soon as we are legally permitted to.
“Please be reassured that we will continue to work through the legal process and once the site is vacated, take steps to improve the security of the land.”
The council said residents who have concerns, or who witness any illegal activity taking place in the area, should contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101.
