Gypsy & Traveller Sites for Central Bedfordshire North
Welcome to Talk to Central Bedfordshire. The place to view information on the Draft Gypsy and Traveller Development Plan Document.Next Steps
The Government has recently increased the requirement for Gypsy and Traveller pitches in Central Bedfordshire North (the former Mid Bedfordshire area) and included the requirement for a possible transit site.
In view of this change, the LDF Team North (for the former Mid Bedfordshire area) is undertaking a review of the present range of sites together with a further site search in order to meet the increased requirement.
As such, the Council is currently preparing a set of additional site options for publication. When this has been completed, the Council will publish the site options on this webpage.
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In view of this change, the LDF Team North (for the former Mid Bedfordshire area) is undertaking a review of the present range of sites together with a further site search in order to meet the increased requirement.
As such, the Council is currently preparing a set of additional site options for publication. When this has been completed, the Council will publish the site options on this webpage.
This map is based upon Ordnance Survey material with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office © Crown Copyright.
Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. Central Bedfordshire Council. Licence No. 100049029 (2009)
Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. Central Bedfordshire Council. Licence No. 100049029 (2009)
Key Issues:
The sites allocated through the Gypsy and Traveller DPD are intended to accommodate Gypsies and Travellers who are already part of the community and residing in the district.
The cost of providing sites can be much less than the cost of taking enforcement action against unauthorised encampments.
Gypsies and Travellers who live on council or privately-owned sites pay council tax, rent, gas, electricity and other associated charges.
Allocating sites will help address symptoms of deprivation. Gypsy and Traveller life expectancy is 10 years lower than the national average of the settled community.
Where proper well-designed sites are provided, research indicates that neighbourly relations develop. Gypsies and Travellers can access local services and make a positive contribution to the community.
Media reports and images are often inaccurate and discriminatory. In particular, there is no evidence of higher crime rates amongst Gypsies and Travellers.
The sites allocated through the Gypsy and Traveller DPD are intended to accommodate Gypsies and Travellers who are already part of the community and residing in the district.
The cost of providing sites can be much less than the cost of taking enforcement action against unauthorised encampments.
Gypsies and Travellers who live on council or privately-owned sites pay council tax, rent, gas, electricity and other associated charges.
Allocating sites will help address symptoms of deprivation. Gypsy and Traveller life expectancy is 10 years lower than the national average of the settled community.
Where proper well-designed sites are provided, research indicates that neighbourly relations develop. Gypsies and Travellers can access local services and make a positive contribution to the community.
Media reports and images are often inaccurate and discriminatory. In particular, there is no evidence of higher crime rates amongst Gypsies and Travellers.