Summary
Bristol City Council has written to the Deputy Prime Minister to seek help with the increasing number of people living in vans on Clifton Down. The council is asking for funds to support those in vehicles and for more social housing. There are about 650 vehicles being used as homes in Bristol, and the council wants new powers to manage this situation better.
Key Facts
- Bristol City Council sent a letter to Angela Rayner, the Deputy Prime Minister, for assistance with van dwellers.
- The council seeks funding to support people living in vans and to increase social housing options.
- Approximately 650 vehicles are being used as homes in Bristol.
- The council wants new powers to remove vehicles from council land more easily.
- Rising numbers of motorhomes have led to tensions over parking in Clifton Down.
- Some people live in vehicles due to high costs of living and rent prices in the city.
- Bristol's private rents increased by more than 23% from 2020 to 2023.
- The council plans to open low-cost sites for temporary vehicle dwelling with access to amenities.
