Van Dwellers

• News / The Downs

  Van dwellers ordered to leave the Downs

  Residents have complained about "excess waste" but a van dweller says they have "nowhere to go"

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• News / Van Dwellers

  Bristol van dweller numbers quadrupled since pre-pandemic

  A new report has recommended further support to the city's vehicle dwelling community

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• News / The Downs

  Overnight parking ban could be brought in on the Downs to deter van dwellers

  At least 60 vans are thought to be parked on the Downs long-term

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• News / Van Dwellers

  Van dwellers argue safety concerns being used as ‘excuse’ to drive them out

  There have been no gas canister-related fires from van dwellers on the Downs in the last two years

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• News / The Downs

  New parking charges on the Downs considered in plan to drive away van dwellers

  Concerns have been raised over safety

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• News / greenbank

  Man taken to hospital following assault

  A man in his 40s has been arrested and remains in police custody

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• News / Van Dwellers

  Community of van dwellers resist eviction in Eastville

  A notice from the council has given the group one week to move on

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• Features / Kill the Bill

  Fears new bill could ‘eliminate’ Bristol’s van dwelling community

  Vehicle dwellers say they are threatened by the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

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