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Local councils in England urged to support businesses to set-up temporary ‘pop-up’ campsites without the need to apply for planning permission.
Farmers and landowners setting up temporary campsites for the summer holidays are being urged to have a flood plan in place to keep campers safe.
Government launches new campaign backed by medical experts, scientists and businesses urging the public to open windows when meeting friends and family indoors.
The funding will allow councils to provide improved transit sites and stopping places, so travellers have authorised places to stay, and access to facilities and services.
New powers are amongst other measures in the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act coming into force today.
It's one of the hottest summers in years – and motorists preparing to hit the road for the holidays are being urged to check their vehicles before travelling.
Government review of the law and powers to deal with unauthorised caravan sites and developments has been announced by the Housing Minister.
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has called on councils to clamp down on illegal encampments and to stop unauthorised traveller sites being…
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New guidance tells councillors and residents about using powers against illegal and unauthorised traveller sites.
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