Caravans arrive on Rhyl promenade as unauthorised encampment grows

Yesterday (August 12), the Journal reported that a campervan and a 4x4 vehicle had been parked on the promenade since August 9.

Last night, though, more caravans arrived at the same spot.

A resident, who took the attached photos, said he has written to Gill German, the MP for Clwyd North (the constituency which Rhyl is part of).

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The unauthorised encampment in Rhyl (Image: Submitted)

He and his neighbours have also planned to speak to Denbighshire County Council (DCC) about possible preventative measures.

The resident, who asked not to be named, said: “They turned up throughout the night. 

“There are five caravans, some of which are obstructing paths.

“Residents are growing frustrated and are writing an open letter to the council to do more, and also to put some prevention measures in place to stop this.

“It’s happening every weekend now, and it’s becoming a free campsite opposite our homes."

Gareth Davies, the MS for Vale of Clwyd, added his concern that this matter has become “particularly prevalent” in Rhyl this summer.

He claimed a similar encampment has been set up at the Russell House car park on Churton Road, which DCC operates.

Mr Davies said: “Where as I appreciate the good communication and quick responses from DCC, I feel they have failed to get to grips with the scale of the issue and take preventative and proactive measures to stop unauthorised encampments happening in the first place.

“I would urge DCC to use the autumn, winter and spring months to go back to the drawing board and create a more efficient plan that works for all of Rhyl and the wider areas.”

DCC has been contacted for further comment.

Yesterday, a council spokesperson said: “A team will visit this location shortly to confirm whether the occupiers require further assistance.”