The High Court in London issued an order on 6 February requiring owners of Hill Farm in Riseley to remove all caravans and mobile homes within nine months, citing a "long-term and flagrant breach" of planning rules. Bedford Borough Council was awarded costs of nearly £20,000, payable within 28 days, though enforcement is temporarily suspended.
In Bristol, the court refused an injunction but granted an eviction order for van dwellers on the Downs. More than half of the residents left after enforcement began in December; a community team engaged with nearly 100 people, 15 of whom found alternative housing.
Falls of Falloch in Loch Lomond National Park is closed for 12 weeks for refurbishment. After reopening (June or July 2026, according to different sources), motorhomes, caravans, and vehicles over six metres will be banned.
In the UK, motorhome passengers can be prosecuted for drink-driving even if the vehicle is parked overnight. If a person is in the driver's seat or keys are in the ignition, and breath alcohol exceeds 35 micrograms per 100 millilitres, it counts as being in control of the vehicle. Penalties include fines, points, or disqualification.
Over half a million motorhomes are registered, yet several councils are considering bans in popular spots. Campra calls such bans short-sighted; a survey found 88% of owners unhappy with overnight parking availability. Bans in North Yorkshire are criticised for displacing the issue, with suggestions for paid parking that could bring up to £50 per visitor to local businesses.