Traveller Camps Surge in England
Update: 2026-01-01
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Unauthorised Traveller camps in England surge by a fifth, reaching record high, with 4,464 caravans parked on land without planning permission this summer. Groups buy rural land, often in affluent Home Counties areas, and quickly pave it over, leading to long, expensive battles for local councils to enforce rules. Residents near Guildford in Surrey and Berkshire express concerns over safety and property values. MPs criticise Labours soft-touch approach, while Tory critics blame halted stats publication and weak enforcement. Total Traveller caravans reach 28,589 nationwide, up four percent, as pressure mounts for faster site clearance and balancing enforcement with housing needs for Traveller families.
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