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Measures are being investigated to stop caravans parking on a roadside. Brighton and Hove Council said it will put up barriers to limit the access to the roadside in Wilson Avenue as more caravans have parked up in recent days. This follows other caravans parking on the street for several weeks, leaving large amounts of rubbish.
Caravans seen at Wilson Avenue on Monday (Image: Eddie Mitchell) Councillor Gill Williams, deputy leader and cabinet member for housing and new homes, said: “We know this is an important issue for local residents and our team is regularly monitoring vehicles on Wilson Avenue. “We can confirm that of the four vehicles currently on the site, none are ones which have returned after recently being instructed to leave. “There are three vehicles which have been given section 77 notices to leave, and one which has not been on the site previously.
This will be checked on in the coming days, as it may have just been parked there temporarily. “Where people are found to be living in vehicles, we try to support them into accommodation. “Unfortunately, when enforcement takes place to move the vehicles from Wilson Avenue, it is not uncommon for new vehicles to appear.
We will be putting in barriers to limit access to the area shortly. “We are keen to manage the issue of moving people living in vehicles on to other parts of the city, and are exploring what temporary measures we can bring in while we develop a permanent solution.” Brighton and Hove Council issued a notice for caravans to leave the site in March.
Last week, workers were seen beginning to clear up rubbish left in the area. Several caravans were also seen being transported off the site..
