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Gloucester Implements New Policy to Manage Unruly Roughsleepers and Unauthorized Camping

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Gloucester City Council has introduced a new policy to address issues caused by unruly rough sleepers who create a public nuisance in the city. The recently approved strategy targets unauthorised camping and aims to curb anti-social behaviour while providing essential support services to those in need. This decision followed a series of complaints about rough sleepers' conduct in King’s Walk car park, prompting authorities to take action by relocating the group.