Re: report 7425978 closed in error

According to Government.uk it is the council's responsibility to remove abandoned vehicles, including on private land. See below Duty to remove abandoned vehicles Councils and national park authorities (authorities) must remove abandoned vehicles from:

Land in the open air (including private land) roads (including private roads) When removing a vehicle from land in the open air, authorities:

Cannot charge the landowner occupier must give the landowner or occupier 15 days’ notice that they propose to remove the vehicle cannot remove the vehicle if the landowner or occupier objects during the notice period The 15 day notice period does not apply if the vehicle is abandoned on a road or highway.

Authorities do not have to remove an abandoned vehicle from land in the open air if the cost of moving it to the nearest highway is high (for example, special machinery is needed). Authorities cannot be held liable for damage resulting from abandoned vehicles.

Read the guidance on how authorities can take legal action against businesses for nuisance parking.

Find vehicle owners Authorities can get information about a vehicle’s registered keeper from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). Decide if a vehicle is abandoned Authorities must decide if a vehicle is abandoned. This is likely if at least one of the following applies: it has no keeper on DVLA’s database and is untaxed - check vehicle tax online it’s stationary for a significant amount of time it’s significantly damaged, run down or unroadworthy, for example has flat tyres, missing wheels or broken windows it’s burned out a number plate is missing They can legally enter land (at a reasonable time) to investigate and remove abandoned vehicles.