Enforcement Support for Local Authorities & Housing Associations

We deliver fast, welfare-led enforcement for councils and housing providers across England & Wales. From unauthorised encampments and occupied tents on council land, to estate ASB, void property re-entry and site securing, our agents work under clear instructions, local procedures and safeguarding duties.

Eviction from temporary housing Encampments (CJPOA s77–78) Occupied tents / rough sleeping Void re-entry & securing Estate ASB coordination Illegal traders (lease forfeiture) Street hawkers (trespass) Trading Standards liaison Welfare & signposting 24/7 call-out

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We follow local welfare protocols and can attend with council officers, housing officers, police or outreach partners as required.

What we do for councils & housing providers

Eviction from temporary housing (TA)

Welfare‑led removals from council‑provided temporary accommodation (e.g., hotels, hostels, annexes). We act under your instruction and procedures, coordinating with housing officers and owners/managers. See Eviction from Temporary Housing.

Unauthorised encampments – CJPOA s77–78

Plan and deliver council-led action from welfare‑first engagement through to serving s77 directions and supporting s78 applications where required. See our full guide: Traveller, Trespasser & Rough Sleepers.

Rough sleepers & occupied tents

Welfare‑led engagement on council/HA land with proportionate removal where required, liaison with outreach teams and safe property handling. Process and FAQs: Evict Rough Sleepers.

Void re-entry & securing

Peaceable re-entry (where applicable), boarding, locks, meter isolation and post‑entry inspections with photo logs.

Estate ASB coordination

Support for closure orders, injunctions and compliance visits; evidence capture and statement drafts for legal teams.

Highways & land protection

Rapid response for blocked access/obstructions, fly‑parking and persistent trespass; liaison with police where required.

Illegal trading (premises) – lease forfeiture

For commercial premises trading illegally, our primary function is ending the lease of illegal traders via peaceable re‑entry where lawful, followed by securing and hand‑back to the landlord/authority.

Street hawkers & pedlars – common law trespass

Where hawkers or pedlars occupy land without consent, we act under common law trespass to move them on or remove them, coordinating with Licensing/Trading Standards/Police as required. See Street Hawkers & Pedlars.

Reporting & KPIs

Real‑time updates, after‑action reports, photographs, body‑worn video (where provided) and dashboard exports.

Legal framework & duties we work within

CJPOA 1994 ss.77–78

Local authority directions to leave and application to the Magistrates' Court for removal orders from land.

Police powers (ss.61 & 62A)

Police-only powers where thresholds are met; we coordinate with force liaison where a joint plan is required.

Equality Act 2010 & PSED

Public Sector Equality Duty (s.149): due regard to protected characteristics and reasonable adjustments.

Human Rights Act 1998

Proportionality and necessity considered in planning and execution (Articles 8 & Protocol 1 engaged).

Housing & homelessness duties

Housing Act 1996 & Homelessness Reduction Act 2017: safeguarding, vulnerable persons and referral pathways.

Local procedures & bylaws

Work to client SOPs, PSPO/closure order regimes, health & safety method statements and site‑specific risk assessments.

Temporary accommodation placements

Non-secure TA placements are typically licence arrangements; we act under your instruction and local policy to recover possession and return units to use. See TA eviction guidance.

Commercial lease forfeiture (illegal traders)

Where trading illegality occurs within leased premises, we prioritise lease forfeiture (where conditions are met) to end the tenancy and secure the unit.

Common law trespass (hawkers & pedlars)

On council/HA land (as landholder), we use common law to require trespassers to leave and to move them on, acting proportionately and safely. More: street hawkers guidance.

Forfeiture & illicit goods

Trading Standards powers and court forfeiture processes (e.g., Trade Marks and Copyright legislation, and proceeds/confiscation routes). We assist with evidence and secure handling.

This page is general guidance, not legal advice. We always act under your formal instruction and published procedures.

Joint operations & evidential handling

Where illegal street trading or counterfeit goods are suspected, our role is to support the lead authority (Licensing/Trading Standards/Police). We provide safe scene management, witness statements, exhibit labelling, chain‑of‑custody logs, and secure transport/storage arrangements in line with your policy.

Our welfare‑led enforcement method

Tasking & briefing. Receive instruction, review powers to be used, agree objectives, welfare considerations and escalation plan.

Pre‑attendance checks. Site risk review, residents/tenants brief, equipment & contractor coordination (e.g., locksmith, board‑up).

On‑site engagement. Introductions, explanation of authority, options discussed, timeframes given; welfare signposting and reasonable adjustments.

Legal notices & evidence. Serve directions/notices, record service, photographs/body‑worn video and statements as required.

Removal & securing. Safe, proportionate action with officers present; property inventory and site reinstatement/cleansing where arranged.

After‑action reporting. Outcome summary, evidential pack, lessons learned, and KPI update to your dashboard or secure email.

SLAs, KPIs & reporting

Target response windows by risk category (urgent, priority, planned).
Named coordinator and single reporting mailbox for your authority/HA.
Attendance logs, photo packs and optional body‑worn video references.
Quarterly review with trend analysis and recommendations.

Quick links

Instruct Us · Eviction from Temporary Housing · Ending the Lease of Illegal Traders · Street Hawkers & Pedlars · Traveller & Trespasser Removal · Occupied Tents Guidance · Complaints Procedure

FAQs

Can you attend jointly with our officers and outreach partners?

Yes. We routinely align with housing officers, homelessness outreach and police where needed, following your welfare protocols and local SOPs.

Do you carry out welfare checks?

We don’t replace statutory assessments, but we make proportionate enquiries, note vulnerabilities, and provide signposting. Where your policy requires, we pause while your welfare team attends.

What powers are you using on encampments?

For local authorities we typically serve directions under CJPOA 1994 s.77 and assist with evidence and attendance for s.78 applications. Police powers under s.61/s.62A are for the police to use. When acting for the landholder, we primarily use common law trespass(proportionate and welfare‑led).

Can you assist with street hawkers and illegal trading?

Yes. For hawkers/pedlars we act under common law trespass to move them on or remove them (proportionately and with welfare-led engagement). For illegal traders operating from premises, our primary route is lease forfeiture.

Do you handle forfeiture applications?

Applications are brought by your authority (usually Trading Standards). We assist by supplying evidence packs, statements and secure storage/transport records to support the application and any disposal order.

Can you secure void properties the same day?

Yes—subject to access and safety. We coordinate locksmiths, boarding and utility checks; you receive photos and a completion report.

Do you cover nights and weekends?

We provide an on‑call coordinator 24/7 with pre‑agreed escalation paths for urgent matters.

Last updated: 5 October 2025 . This page is general information for professionals; always check your local policy and seek legal advice where necessary.