Ipswich Borough Council

Comment

Draft Site Allocations and Policies (incorporating IP-One Area Action Plan) Development Plan Document

Representation ID: 16

Received: 09/02/2014

Respondent: Reverend Nigel Pond

Representation Summary:

Query the need for permanent pitches for travellers. On British Waterways moorings the maximum stay is 14 days and then the boats must be moved at least a mile on.

Full text:

It is a pity that Gypsies and Travellers are not required to live by their title. They are NOT Travellers if they stay permanently on site.
On British Waterways moorings the maximum stay is 14 days and then the boats must be moved at least a mile on. The same requirement to move a minimum distance - 5/10 miles - would make them appear more true to their title.