Published: Thursday, 4th September, 2008 12:00pm
Sites planned for travellers
by Inderdeep BainsA PUBLIC consultation on proposals to create traveller sites across the Royal Borough and Slough has been launched this week.
The plans have been put forward by the South East England Regional Assembly (SEERA) to create new, legal camping spaces for Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople in South East England.
The proposal could see between nine and 25 new sites in the Royal Borough and between six and 17 in Slough Borough Council.
The consultation, opened on Monday runs until 21 November 2008. The Assembly wants views on 10-year targets for new camping spaces, and how they should be spread across the region.
Chairman of the Assembly's Regional Planning Committee Cllr Moira Gibson said: "After years of uncertainty over making space for the Gypsy and Travelling communities, councils now have a duty to provide new spaces in a bid to cut homelessness and reduce illegal camping.
"We want to hear everyone's opinion on the new plans. Our proposals draw on advice from the region's councils and we will be working with them to gather views before the Assembly makes recommendations to Government next spring on the region's needs."
The Assembly's work will agree how many camping spaces are needed in each council area; individual councils will decide the exact location of new spaces.
To complete the on-line consultation visit www.southeast-ra.gov.uk
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