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A number of travellers have moved from Dale Farm in Essex ahead of the eviction due to begin on Monday.
Basildon Council said about 12 families had already left the unauthorised site at Crays Hill.
A spokesman said preparations continued ahead of the clearance, which is due to begin at 0800 BST on Monday.
But a last-minute meeting between residents and the council was cancelled after representatives were told by protesters they were no longer welcome.
Cllr Tony Ball, Leader of the council, said he was "very concerned" by reports that "so-called supporters appear to be calling the shots".
"We wanted to do everything possible to keep residents updated about the operation and to listen to any concerns and address any final requirements," he said.
"It would appear that we now have no line of communication to the Dale Farm residents.
"We are very concerned that tension has increased and it may now make our job of clearing the site in a safe and orderly manner even more difficult."
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Illegal pitches, to the left of the red line, are at the centre of the dispute over Dale Farm
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Apparently they have allotted around six weeks for the clearance. This may provide some free entertainment ... more background here.
