RBC takes action to remove damaged, abandoned caravan in East Bridgford
Last updated: 15/8/2025
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s (RBC) Community Safety Team have successfully removed an old, damaged and abandoned caravan on the A6097 in East Bridgford.
RBC officers identified the large, unfit vehicle as abandoned and worked behind the scenes with partner agencies to remove it safely from the major road earlier this week (August 13).
Abandoned on a busy high-speed road, the Council worked in partnership with Via East Midlands and Nottinghamshire Police to temporarily close a lane and lift the caravan off the parking bay area for its removal. A local scrap metal recycling company collected the vehicle to be responsibly disposed of.
The Council continues to remove unsafe abandoned vehicles including those that are deemed dilapidated, wrecks, unfit or nontaxed from the Borough.
Where a vehicle meets the criteria for an abandoned vehicle, the authority can remove it from the public highway for disposal or storage if necessary.
It is an offence to abandon a vehicle, and offenders can receive a Fixed Penalty Notice or fine. Anyone who wants to scrap and dispose a vehicle must contact a trusted vehicle recycler.
RBC’s Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Environment and Safety Cllr Rob Inglis said: “This caravan was in serious despair and abandoned for weeks and our Community Safety team worked efficiently to ensure it was safely removed from the busy highway as soon as possible.
“These abandoned vehicles can pose a safety risk and negatively impact the environment, and we will continue to act to protect our communities.
“If you’re concerned about an abandoned vehicle in Rushcliffe, please report it to us using our online form available on our website.”
Residents can report vehicles to the Council that meet the abandoned vehicle criteria:
- It has no keeper on DVLA’s database and is untaxed - check vehicle tax on gov.uk
- It’s stationary for a significant amount of time
- It’s significantly damaged, run down or unroadworthy, for example has flat tyres, missing wheels or broken windows
- It’s burned out
- A number plate is missing
If a vehicle is in generally good condition, taxed, has a mot and just been parked for a while, it is unlikely that this can be dealt with as an abandoned vehicle. In which case residents should consider how it is parked and either report to Nottinghamshire Police or seek advice from Nottinghamshire County Council as the Highway Authority responsible for parking issues.
For more advice on abandoned vehicles and how to report an issue, visit RBC's webpage on abandoned vehicles.