Views needed from gypsy and traveller communities
Carmarthenshire's gypsy and traveller communities have a few weeks left to respond to the consultation on a new strategy aimed at improving the council’s response to their needs. A Gypsy and Traveller Community Strategy has been put together to ensure better support for their education, health and social care needs, and to ensure improved access to accommodation. The local gypsy and traveller community, together with partner agencies such as Education and Planning, and Elected Members, have been involved throughout the process. Residents at the council-owned Penybryn site at Bynea, Llanelli, private sites and the Westover site in Whitland were interviewed about their needs, health and education. Having a fully-informed strategy in place will mean officers can have a proper understanding of the movements, encampments and lifestyles of the communities so they can plan for their housing, education and health needs. The draft strategy has been out for consultation since November, and w...