A public consultation on how and where sites can be provided for gypsies, travellers and travelling showpeople has been launched by Cornwall Council. The council, which needs to provide suitable sites, already has a number of approved and authorised locations. However, there are also unauthorised sites, the occupation of which can cause problems. Evidence considered by the council suggests that by 2030 Cornwall will need an additional 318 residential pitches, 60 transit pitches (15 of these already have permission) and additional travelling showpeople plots. People can put forward their responses to the consultation up until 5pm on June 6.

As well as being accessible on www.cornwall.gov.uk, hard copies of the ‘Scoping document’ can also be accessed at any Library or One-Stop-Shop. You can also email [email protected] for further information.