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We are concerned that Ipswich is being asked to provide an unfair share of the travellers' sites required across the whole of Suffolk, while other districts are failing to play their part.

This is a matter that needs to be considered in a Suffolk-wide context. Ipswich should not be allocating additional spaces on a stand-alone basis. All Suffolk local authorities - most of whom have a much greater supply of undeveloped land - should identify their preferred site locations at the same time to ensure each is taking their fair share.

There should be a full evaluation of the utilisation of existing pitches at West Meadows.

If it is satisfactorily proved that additional spaces are required in Ipswich, there are sound reasons why adaptation or extension of the existing West Meadows site should be the preferred location.

The Bramford Road site should not be allocated as a Gypsy / Travellers site in the Local Plan.

Cllr Colin Wright