Have your say on gypsy traveller policy

LOCAL people who want to have their say on Swansea Council's new draft policy for Gypsy Travellers have until May 15 to make their voices heard.

The policy has been revised in the light of fresh guidance from the Welsh Assembly Governement on how local authorities manage unauthorised camping by gypsy travellers.

On top of that the Commission for Racial Equality published its Common Ground Report in 2006 which set out ways in which Councils should develop strategies for promoting positive engagement and good relations between Gypsies and Travellers and other members of the public.

The draft policy is available on the Council's website and residents can respond either by email or via an online questionnaire. But responses must be submitted by May 15.

Full details are available at www.swansea.gov.uk and clicking on the Have your Say section on the front page.

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