A GROUP of travellers camped near The Nine Arches have been served a notice to leave by St Helens Council.

Reports came in over the weekend that a group of travellers parked at the popular beauty spot, but yesterday afternoon, Tuesday, June 4, St Helens Council served them a notice telling them they have just 24 hours to leave the land.

A St Helens Council spokesperson said: "We are aware of an encampment in the area and all the caravans were served with a Section 77 Notice yesterday afternoon.

"This gives them 24 hours to leave the land and if they don't, our legal team will look to progress the matter to court to seek an Eviction Order."

Another traveller group is also parked at Lea Green Train Station.

More than 10 caravans are at the station, opposite Sutton Academy, with few other parking spaces remaining.

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A spokesman for Northern Rail, who own the site, said: “We are working closely with British Transport Police to monitor the situation at Lea Green and return the car park to normal operation as soon as possible.

“In the meantime we advise customers to amend their travel plans slightly and use St Helens Junction which has parking facilities for more than 200 cars.”

A St Helens Council spokesperson, added: “The council is unable to intervene unless the private landowner Northern Rail approaches us for assistance.

"As of yet we have had no contact from the landowner, but will assist in resolving the matter if our services are requested.”