We have been successful in a bid for tens of
thousands of pounds for two additional traveller
pitches.
The Homes and Communities Agency announced yesterday (Thursday
January 5) that it has granted us £134,000 to provide two
additional pitches at the Willowmead site in Weston-super-Mare.
This will allow some vacant land on this well established
gypsy/traveller residential site to be developed, subject to
planning permission being granted, and will help to meet the demand
for pitches from residents already living in North
Somerset.
Cllr Elfan Ap Rees, deputy leader and executive member for
housing welcomed the successful bid.
"I am pleased that we have secured this funding. There is a need
within our local gypsy/traveller community for additional pitches
and this money means we will be able to accommodate two more local
families on an existing site. Willowmead has been successfully
integrated into the wider local community now for many years and
deserves the improvements that will come with this funding."
"It is also gratifying to see ministers acknowledging the work
our officers have done in putting the bid together and the
subsequent assessment process we went through."
We manage seven pitches across three sites, there are also
a number of private sites across the district.
