Updates on reported encampments

Following the process on our unauthorised encampments page, we will visit and assess an unauthorised encampment on council owned land within 48 hours and then daily where possible.

Initial notification of a newly arrived encampment will be given to the local MP, local members, the clerk to the local town or parish council, the council’s corporate contact centre, press officer and the police. Information about the status of the encampment will then be updated daily on this page.

Reported unauthorised encampments

The Common, Yate (also known as Westerleigh Common)

29 August 2025: this encampment has now departed.

26 August 2025: an unauthorised encampment of 3 caravans and associated vehicles has been reported. We have visited the site today and begun our removal procedures.

Lilliput Park, Chipping Sodbury

26 August 2025: this encampment has now departed.

22 August 2025: Section 77 notices to leave have been served.

20 August 2025: there are 5 caravans or motor homes and associated vehicles. We are working with Dodington Parish Council and have begun our removal procedures.

A38 grass verge near Buckover

29 August 2025: this encampment has now departed.

20 August 2025: the encampment remains the same.

15 August 2025: there are 2 vehicles with awnings and 2 associated vehicles. We have visited the site and begun our removal procedures.