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Residents demand ban on overnight motorhome parking on Bournemouth clifftop
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Residents and councillors in Bournemouth have accused BCP Council of failing to act on health and safety hazards caused by overnight campervan parking along the Boscombe and Southbourne clifftops. Hundreds of residents attended a community meeting to demand action, citing issues such as blocked sightlines, fire hazards from gas canisters, and discarded human waste. Although a 2023 consultation showed strong support for a restriction, the council opted against a ban in favour of a feasibility study. The council stated it is reviewing feedback and studies to find a long-term solution.
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- Residents living along Boscombe and Southbourne Overcliff Drive are calling for a ban on overnight campervan parking.
- Concerns include blocked sightlines on coastal bends, gas canister fire hazards, and discarded human waste.
- Over 1,800 local residents signed an online petition demanding action from BCP Council.
- A 2023 public consultation showed 72% of respondents supported a Public Spaces Protection Order restricting overnight vehicle sleeping.
- BCP Council cabinet members voted against the ban in July 2023 and funded a feasibility study that has not been published.
- A van dweller in Bournemouth agreed that litter and human waste left by some individuals is unacceptable, while noting most van users are respectful.