Glastonbury's caravan count rose by 11 in April, according to the latest update from Somerset Council.

The number of caravans recorded across the town increased from 138 earlier in the month to 149 by 29 April 2026, as officers continued their monitoring of roadside dwellers and unauthorised encampments.

The April rise is higher than the changes seen in recent years.

In April 2025, the count went up by four. In April 2024, it fell by one. In April 2023, it rose by four. In April 2022, it fell by six.

Across those four years, the average April increase was just 0.25 caravans.

The figures are part of the council's ongoing work around one of Glastonbury's most visible and sensitive local issues.

Caravans, camper vans and other vehicles used as homes have long been a familiar sight around the town, particularly on key routes, near business areas and on roads leading into the centre.

For residents and traders, the concerns often include parking pressure, abandoned vehicles, waste, road safety and the impact on nearby homes and businesses.

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For those living in vehicles, the issue can be tied to housing costs, welfare, affordability and the need for somewhere safe to stay.

That balance has made roadside living one of the town's most difficult local debates.

The latest council tables listed caravans and related vehicles in several parts of Glastonbury, including Northload Bridge, Bretenoux Road, Benedict Street, Old Wells Road, Street Road, Wirral Park Road, Wells Road, Wick Lane and the A39 Beckery Road.

Northload Bridge was among the highest-count locations, with 10 caravans recorded.

The update also included camper vans, vans, cars and encampment-related items.

Somerset Council officers said they held face-to-face meetings throughout April with members of the caravan community, businesses and other local people.

Officers also attended the Glastonbury Town Council Roadside Dwellers Working Group, where the issue continues to be discussed.

The report did not say any enforcement action had been taken as a result of the April rise.

It also did not identify any individual caravan owners or residents.

Residents are urged to keep reporting abandoned caravans to Somerset Council.

They were also asked to report unauthorised encampments through the council's online reporting system.

The update recommended using What3Words when giving exact locations, so officers can find reported sites more accurately.

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