Events and other issues

Regional Stakeholder Brieifing for RSS Revision Phase 3 Consultation Period

A region wide briefing regarding the RSS Phase 3 Consultation Document for new pitches for Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople was held on Friday 19 June in central Birmingham. The briefing was aimed at local authority officers and representatives from agencies working with Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople.

Presentations:

• West Midlands Regional Spatial Strategy: Phase Three Options Consultation
• The RSS Revision Phase Three Consultation Process
• Communicating the review of accomodation for Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople in the West Midlands
• The role of Planning Aid

A Regional Gypsy & Traveller Seminar was held on 20 November 2008, aimed primarily at Housing and Planning Officer to assist in removing the barriers to the delivery of sites.

Presentations:

• From paper to pitches: meeting the need for Gypsy and Traveller Sites
• West Midlands Regional Spatial Strategy: Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople
• The delivery of Gypsy and Traveller Sites - a case study - Vale Royal