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Two UK councils take action against unauthorised traveller sites

24.07.2026 03:16 1 min 2 sources
BBC News ENG + 1 more
Two UK councils take action against unauthorised traveller sites
Original source: BBC News

In Brief

Central Bedfordshire Council and Kent County Council have announced enforcement measures over unauthorised traveller sites in Leighton Buzzard and Longfield respectively.

Central Bedfordshire Council intends to issue enforcement notices over an unauthorised extension of a travellers' site in Tilsworth, near Leighton Buzzard. According to the council, the site was created over a weekend and about eight caravans were observed. A council spokesperson said documents are ready and will be served shortly.

Meanwhile, Kent County Council issued a temporary stop notice after reports of unauthorised development on a site in Longfield. Hardstanding and a small touring caravan were found on site. The notice requires removal of the caravan and prevention of further works. Both cases are part of a series of recent planning cases involving alleged unauthorised traveller encampments.

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