Forest Heath District Council is cracking down on car owners who offer multiple cars for sale from roadside verges and other open spaces. Illegal car sales impact on the environment and local businesses and the Council has received a number of complaints from local residents and businesses about the growing problem.

Councillor Rona Burt, Member Champion for Regulatory Services, said: “One of the Council’s key priorities is the street scene and environment which was identified by our community as an area for improvement. Over recent months, there has been a marked increase in the number of cars being offered for sale at specific sites across the district. This makes those areas unsightly and it’s a distraction to motorists. Most importantly, it’s illegal which is unfair on legitimate businesses operating across the district.”

Council enforcement officers will visit known sites, or sites which are the subject of a complaint, check registration details to identify the ownership of vehicles being offered for sale and take action against both the vehicle owner and land owner where appropriate.