UK councils crack down on wild camping and debate motorhome parking

North Yorkshire Council is considering a public space protection order (PSPO) covering nine locations in Scarborough and Whitby due to a rise in unauthorised camping, fires, and barbecues. Clean-up and repair costs from May to October 2024 exceeded £30,000. The order would allow fines of up to £100 or prosecution with a maximum penalty of £1,000.

North Yorkshire Council plans to restrict wild camping, fires, and barbecues in nine locations across Scarborough and Whitby to address community concerns. The move targets littering, anti-social behavior, and environmental damage. Between May and October 2024, cleanup and repairs after unauthorized camping cost over £30,000. If adopted, a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) would allow fines of up to £100 or court convictions with a maximum fine of £1,000.

North Yorkshire Council plans to restrict wild camping, fires, and barbecues in nine locations across Scarborough and Whitby due to increased unauthorised camping, littering, anti-social behaviour, and environmental damage. Between May and October 2024, cleanup and repairs in these areas cost over £30,000, excluding police and fire service call-outs. If adopted, the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) would allow the council to issue fines of up to £100 or pursue court convictions with a maximum fine of £1,000.

North Yorkshire Council has proposed a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for nine locations along the Scarborough and Whitby coastlines to address unauthorised camping, fires, and barbecues. The proposal follows a consultation where most of 402 respondents expressed concern about human waste and hygiene issues. Between May and October 2024, damage from wild camping exceeded £30,000, excluding police and fire service costs. Offenders could face fixed penalty notices of up to £100 or court fines up to £1,000.

Residents in Rhyl are opposing Denbighshire County Council's plan for an overnight motorhome stop on Marine Drive seafront, citing loss of public green space. The "Denbighshire Motorhome Aire" project includes six sites across the county with basic facilities for up to two nights, funded by Welsh and UK government grants. The council aims to reduce illegal camping and support tourism, while residents argue the site is a recreational area that should remain protected.

Residents in Rhyl are opposing Denbighshire County Council's plans to create an overnight motorhome stop on Marine Drive seafront. The council's project involves six basic sites across the county for stays of up to two nights to address unauthorized camping. Opponents argue the facility would occupy public green space that serves as a buffer zone between the sea and the residential area.

Residents in Rhyl are objecting to Denbighshire County Council's plans for a network of overnight motorhome facilities. The project proposes six sites with a two-night maximum stay and bans on barbecues and tents, but locals argue it would encroach on protected seafront green space.

Councillors are divided over a proposed permanent ban on overnight motorhome parking in parts of Scarborough and Whitby. While the experimental order reduced complaints in the original zones, it displaced vehicles to residential areas, generating new grievances. The council received over 3,000 consultation responses on the issue. A final decision on making the ban permanent is expected in April.