MS expresses concern over tourist tax impact on caravan and camping sites

Owners of a caravan in countryside near Telford have been ordered to stop using it and remove it. The enforcement notice was issued by Telford & Wrekin Council following a complaint on March 31 last year, citing breach of planning control as the siting is deemed inappropriate for the rural area. The owners have two months to comply after the notice takes effect on April 27.

The Red Kite Touring Park in Powys has been named the regional winner for Wales in the Practical Caravan and Practical Motorhome Top 100 Sites Guide 2026. The adults-only park, marking its 10th anniversary, was awarded for its facilities, which include fully serviced pitches, modern washrooms, a coarse-fishing lake, and a 10-acre dog-walking area.

A suspected arson fire occurred on Netham Road in Bristol around 3:15 am on March 31. One caravan was completely destroyed, with flames damaging another caravan and two other vehicles. Police are not linking this incident to other suspicious caravan fires in the city this year.

The article reviews five campervan models across different categories. The Mercedes Marco Polo is presented as a premium option for two, the Volkswagen California for family trips, the RP Rebellion for off-grid living, the Panama P12 as the most affordable, and the VW Grand California as the most spacious.

A trial motorhome stopover at Porth Tyn Tywyn car park on Anglesey has sparked complaints about unsanitary conditions. Locals report human waste in the dunes despite a waste-emptying point and rules requiring self-contained vehicles. The county council is reviewing the pilot project that designates three car parks as paid overnight sites.

A caravan was completely destroyed by fire in a layby on the A418 near Wheatley. Police are investigating the incident as arson and are appealing for witnesses or dashcam footage, quoting reference 1990 of 30 March 2026.