News · 23 August 2026
Locals near UK's largest traveller site fear new rules and sewage
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Residents near Buckles Lane in Essex, home to over 800 caravans, worry that new planning rules could worsen its size problems. They've also raised concerns about fire risks and an unbearable sewage smell during summer heatwaves. The council has injunctions to stop further expansion and is working with emergency services and utility firms to improve the site.
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