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Residents demand restrictions on campervan parking in residential areas

26.01.2026 08:00 1 min 1 source РУС
Kent Online ENG
Residents demand restrictions on campervan parking in residential areas
Original source: Kent Online

Residents in Deal, Kent complain about campervans parking outside homes and dumping rubbish. Five vehicles regularly park near Sandown Road where no parking restrictions exist. The town council is exploring solutions, but rule changes require approval from the county council.

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