The human version (we wrote this, not the council)
This section explains the purpose of the policy on travelling communities' accommodation. It aims to ensure the needs of Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople are planned for positively and delivered in line with national policy. It provides a framework for identifying, allocating and safeguarding sites, while promoting sustainable, accessible and well-designed development that supports equality, inclusion and community wellbeing.
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Travelling communities’ accommodation needs
Purpose
5.23 The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the accommodation needs of Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople are planned for positively and delivered in accordance with national policy. The policy provides a framework for identifying, allocating and safeguarding sites to meet identified needs whilst promoting sustainable, accessible, and well-designed development that supports equality, inclusion and community wellbeing.