Issue - decisions

Gypsies and Travellers - Accommodation Needs Assessment

15/07/2013 - Gypsies and Travellers - Accommodation Needs Assessment

RESOLVED

 

·         That the Authority as part of a consortium of North Wales local authorities adopts the recommendations of the North Wales Gypsy and Travellers Accommodation Needs Assessment (NW GTANA) report as an evidence base;

 

·         That the Head of Service (Housing) be given the support of key officers in Corporate Directorates to formalise the Terms of Reference for the local Gypsy Travellers Operational Officers Group;

 

·         That a new Gypsy Travellers action plan be prepared based on the recommendations of the NW GTANA and that tasks be allocated to lead officers in appropriate departments to promulgate;

 

·         That Anglesey continues to support Regional collaboration to the Gypsy Traveller communities’ agenda through the newly re-formed NW GT Co-ordination Group;

 

·         That the Council works collaboratively with neighbouring authorities and other key stakeholders to meet identified need for pitch requirements;

 

·         That appropriate sites are identified to meet requirements;

 

·         That mechanisms are established to enable effective engagement with Gypsy Traveller communities when identifying potential future sites;

 

·         That possible sites are included within the Local Development Plan;

 

·         To submit an outline application for capital grant for a local GT site from the Welsh Government.