Pennington Common - Clean up operation

Bailiffs successfully evicted the unauthorised encampment on Pennington Common earlier today Thursday 24th July, with the final vehicle leaving the site at 11:15am. Our Parks and Open Spaces team is now on site carrying out a detailed assessment, identifying any hazardous waste or dangerous items to ensure the area is made safe before a full clean-up can begin.

Initial inspections suggest that the clean-up may take several days and could extend into the middle of next week, due to the volume and manner in which waste has been left behind.

Lymington and Pennington Town Council is fully committed to restoring Pennington Common to its natural beauty as quickly as possible. We are passionate about protecting and caring for our public spaces, and we understand how important this area is to our residents, dog walkers, families, and the wider community.

We kindly ask that people avoid the site while our team carries out this essential work, to ensure both public safety and the efficiency of the clean-up operation. We would like to thank the public for their understanding whilst we complete the work.