Frequently asked questions

Related information:
Illegally parked vehicles

Abandoned vehicles

The council is responsible for removing abandoned and untaxed vehicles from the public highway within three working days.

Contact us

Please choose from the options below:

Reporting an abandoned vehicle

Guidance on how to report an abandoned vehicle.

Request the removal of your vehicle

How to request the removal of your vehicle (free vehicle removal service for residents).

Request the removal of an abandoned vehicle on private property

Information on how to get a vehicle which has been abandoned on your private or business property removed.

Stopping the removal of a vehicle

Information on how to stop the removal of a vehicle.

Untaxed vehicles

Information on untaxed vehicles removed by the council.

What is an abandoned vehicle?

Information on how to identify an abandoned vehicle.

Contact us

Contact details for abandoned vehicles.