Travellers spark anger among residents by parking their caravans on one of Britain's best-loved seafronts Group has set up home on Paignton Green, Devon, sparking anger among locals Said open space was littered with rubbish and dogs had been seen loose on road Some have attacked the way the travellers have been described on social media By Rory Tingle For Mailonline Published: 11:38 GMT, 19 March 2019 | Updated: 11:38 GMT, 19 March 2019 Viewcomments Travellers have sparked anger among residents of one of Britain's best-loved seafronts by parking their caravans there. The group has set up home on Paignton Green, Devon, which photos show has now become strewn with rubbish. Locals also said today that several dogs were seen loose on a nearby main road. David Cain, who has a holiday business on nearby Preston Sands, said: 'We have a holiday let close to the travellers' encampment. It's really not fair that tourists book holidays here and are expected to share the space with them.' The group has set up home on Paignton Green, Devon, which photos taken today show has become strewn with rubbish Illegal encampments have long been a problem on Paignton Green, and last year Torbay Council installed a 'ring of steel' barrier to protect it. Residents are now angry the action has not had the desired effect. David Cobbald said: 'The council must be asked why they have failed to come up with a plan in the last five months.' But other people have stuck up for the travellers' way of life and are angered at the way they are being talked about on social media. Dudley Swain said: 'They need to park somewhere and Devon hasn't made any temporary places, as they should by law.' The council today conducted a visit to the site, which usually involves asking the travellers why they are there and how long they intend to stay. Illegal encampments have long been a problem on Paignton Green, and last year Torbay Council installed a 'ring of steel' barrier to protect it. Pictured: The site today The council today conducted a visit to the site, which usually involves asking the travellers why they are there and how long they intend to stay They will then carry out welfare assessments on the people in the encampment before liaising with the police and health authorities to decide the best course of action. A court order can then be sought ordering the travellers to leave the encampment within 48 hours. If they refuse another warrant can be secured allowing council officers to evict them. MailOnline has contacted Torbay Council for comment. One businessman complained he had a holiday let close to the site. Others defended the travellers against what they described as abusive comments on social media Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility