Somerset Seaside Town’s Reputation Tarnished by Summer Traveller Disruptions Tuesday, September 30, 2025 burnham travellers somerset council encampments antisocialbehaviour transitsite enforcement vandalism localbusiness Somerset Council faces mounting pressure after Burnham-on-Sea endured a turbulent summer marked by repeated traveller encampments causing widespread disruption and damage to the town’s reputation. Burnham-on-Sea North … Read More
Glastonbury Urgently Needs Action on Unsafe and Unsuitable Caravan Living Conditions Tuesday, September 30, 2025 glastonbury caravans licensing homelessness infrastructure somerset travellers regulation housing welfare Sarah Dyke, the Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, has issued a call for immediate intervention to address the precarious living conditions of hundreds residing in caravans around Glastonbury. Describing these … Read More
Police Urge Community Action Amid Rising Crime and Vandalism in Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge Monday, September 15, 2025 crime vandalism antisocial policing community reporting travellers burnham-on-sea highbridge safety Avon and Somerset Police have called on residents to report every incident, no matter how minor, following an increase in anti-social behaviour, theft, vandalism, and unauthorised traveller encampments in Burnham-on-Sea and … Read More
Somerset Struggles with Unauthorised Traveller Encampments Amid Lack of Transit Sites Sunday, August 10, 2025 somerset travellers encampments transitsite council enforcement communities gypsyromatraveller landuse localgovernment Somerset Council has acknowledged that unauthorised traveller encampments across the county will continue until a permanent transit site is established. Over the summer, multiple public open spaces— including Stoney Furlong … Read More
Lack of Traveller Sites in Somerset Fuels Unauthorised Encampments Sunday, August 10, 2025 somerset travellers encampments council enforcement transitsite communities gypsyromatraveller publicspaces somersetcouncil Unauthorised traveller encampments continue to present a challenge for Somerset communities, with local authorities acknowledging that these issues will persist until a permanent transit site is established. Throughout the … Read More
Van-dwellers in Glastonbury Condemn 'Medieval Prejudice' Amid Housing Crisis Saturday, August 2, 2025 glastonbury vandwelling travellers housing discrimination evictions legalrights council accommodation community Glastonbury, known for its vibrant culture and historical charm, is facing mounting tensions surrounding its substantial van-dwelling community. Longstanding residents living in vehicles argue that discrimination, unsafe … Read More