Consultation to find accommodation for travellers

The consultation will look at the proposed sites to see which should be allocated to meet the five year accommodations needs by the current national planning policy

A consultation to find proposed sites for Gypsies, travellers and showpeople has been launched.

The Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk said suggestions would be put forward as part of the local plan for the area.

A Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment by the council in June 2023 identified that the accommodation needs for gypsies and travellers had risen more from their previous assessment in 2016.

People have until Friday 21 June to share their views on the sites and policies.

Jim Moriarty, independent councillor and deputy of West Norfolk Borough Council, said: "The provision of sites and policies to meet the needs of Gypsies, travellers and travelling showpeople is a legal requirement and an important part of the borough's local plan.

"This consultation takes the process a step further as we are now asking for views on proposed sites and allocations.

"These views will be passed on to the local plan inspectors for their consideration so I would urge anyone interested to join in with the consultation and make a formal representation."