Not being a resedent I sent them an email to the address they highlighted:
Dear Councillors,
I write to you as a potential visitor to your area.
I own a motorhome and I am a member of several national motorhome groups one of which is CAMpRA, (
https://campra.org.uk/) which has over 15,000 members and actively promotes improved touring facilities for motorhomes.
You may not be aware that there are over 380,000 motorhome owners in the UK and this figure is growing fast. There are many times this figure in Europe many of whom are disinclined to visit the UK because of the lack of comparable Continental facilities. The pandemic which started in 2020 has resulted in an increase in staycations and this has highlighted the shortcomings in the provision of facilities for these nomadic owners. The increase in staycations under the influence of the pandemic and Brexit is set to continue in 2021 and beyond.
I suggest the council considers the provision of dedicated parking slots of up to 8 meters in length for motorhomes to stay for up to 48 hours in the car parks the council is responsible for. Without dedicated slots it is difficult for larger outfits to park. Surveys indicate motorhome owners staying overnight spend an average of £47 to £60 per day in shops and restaurants when visiting and their presence can be a deterrent to criminals.
With this suggestion I am attaching two documents for further information.
It is worth noting, there are many success stories already around the country:
• Craven District Council have trialled with 2 car parks and have just extended to 3.
• Canterbury Council have a well established facility at one of their park and ride sites and are planning a further one.
• Hawick Council are having great success with their scheme.
There are many more and many in the process of being setting up.
I hope this suggestion will be considered by the relevant committee.
Kind Regards
Attachments:
Motorcaravan Strategy Nov 2020
CAMpRA Survey Results 2020