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Edinburgh Live
National
Marie Sharp

East Lothian coastal car parks face overnight parking ban to deter campers

Overnight parking in coastal car parks in East Lothian will be banned under new proposals to tackle the impact of campers on the county's beaches and protected sites.

East Lothian has seen a surge in visitors to its coastal beaches and countryside since the pandemic but it has led to issues with fires, litter and human waste.

A report to the council' cabinet next week will ask for the green light to introduce a temporary ban on vehicles staying overnight in the car parks which will be monitored.

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