Gypsies and Travellers RSS Phase 3 Revision consultation

Region Wide Briefing 17 June 2009

A region wide briefing on the RSS Phase 3 Consultation Document for new pitches for Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople took place 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.

The following presentations were received:

• 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

Maps illustrating the WMRA proposed RSS Phase 3 Options for new pitches for Gypsies and Travellers and plots for Travelling Showpeople

• Options for the distribution of additional permanent pitch requirements 2007-2017
• Option for the distribution of additional transit pitch requirements 2007-2017
• Options for the distribution of additional plots requirements for Travelling Showpeople 2007-2012