A TRAVELLER encampment has been given just 24 hours to vacate a field off Billericay High Street.

The encampment in Sun Corner has been at the site since Saturday.

Following a visit from the Essex Countywide Traveller Unit, the convoy were warned the must leave by the end of today.

A spokesman for Basildon Council said: “Planning enforcement officers at Basildon Council are continuing to work closely with the Essex Countywide Traveller Unit and Essex Police to monitor the site.

“ECTU attended court today to obtain a repossession order, which gives the travellers 24 hours to leave the Queen Elizabeth II Field in Billericay.

“Failure to comply will result in bailiffs attending the site to remove the caravans.”