Object

Gypsy and Traveller Site Options

Representation ID: 56037

Received: 15/07/2013

Respondent: Simon Newey

Representation Summary:

Too many sites in such a small area. Can't believe the distance between sites.
Horrified by the size sites - should not have more room for visitors as this space will be used on a permanent basis and cause enforcement problems.
Occupants should pay a fare rent and council tax.
Why should Gypsies/Travellers receive priority local school places when schools are already oversubscribed?

Full text:

I would Like to object to the proposed traveller sites i feel there are to many proposed in such a small area,i cant believe the distance between these sites
are uniform throughout the borough.We attended one of the meetings & was horrified by the size of these proposed sites if you have a three caravan site then that's what they should have,
not have more room for visitors or family,when my family come to visit me they have to stop in the local hotel because we have no spare rooms,if you give these sites more room than needed
they will have caravans using this space pernament thus causing problems with the council trying to enforce the size of site.
We also have a problem with rent , i feel they should pay a fare rent ,they should pay council tax, i also cant see why they should receive priority local school places in a already over subscribed primary school area.