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Abandoned caravans near Glastonbury cost thousands to remove

01.05.2026 16:00 1 min 3 sources РУС
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Abandoned caravans near Glastonbury cost thousands to remove
Original source: Somerset County Gazette

In Brief

Somerset Council spent between £5,500 and £5,600 to remove 12 abandoned caravans and rubbish from Watchwell Drove near Glastonbury. The week-long cleanup followed numerous resident complaints.

Somerset Council has removed 12 abandoned caravans and rubbish from Watchwell Drove, a country lane near Glastonbury. According to one source, the operation cost £5,500; another puts the figure at more than £5,600. Exact costs have not been disclosed, and the final bill may be higher.

The week-long cleanup was carried out with police assistance. The caravans and waste were destroyed. Since 2021, the council has spent over £72,000 on similar removals.

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