Travellers have set up suspected unauthorised camp at Weymouth’s park and ride site.

Around six caravans and motorhomes were seen in the Mount Pleasant Park and Ride near Mercery Road yesterday – which is two more than on Sunday.

Dorset Echo: Four of the vehicles were seen on SundayFour of the vehicles were seen on Sunday (Image: Supplied)

Previously when travellers set up camp at the same site, Dorset Council worked alongside Dorset Police to issue an order for them to leave.

In April, the council renewed the consent for a transit site for the gypsy and traveller community in Piddle Valley.

Dorset Echo: More of the vansMore of the vans (Image: Supplied)

The site, adjacent to the Piddlehinton Enterprise Park at Church Hill has been a designated transit site for several years and will now be available this year for up to 25 caravans until September 30.

It is managed by Dorset Council separately from the permanent gypsy site in the village and is designed to deal with those travelling around the country.