Six possible sites have been identified for allocation as gypsy or traveller sites in North Wiltshire.
Stoneover Lane - Wootton Bassett.
The sites were chosen after the Government issued planning guidance which states the need to make
proper provision for gypsies and travellers and allocated £250,000 to North Wiltshire District Council to assist with the provision.
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A recent survey commissioned by the council identified a need for 24 permanent gypsy and traveller pitches in the district.
The possible sites have all had to be assessed against strict criteria which includes; respect for the existing
environment, environmental impact, possible flood risk, good vehicular access, on-site parking and the use of brownfield sites or land that is currently untidy or derelict.
The Lead Member for Waste and Sustainability at North Wiltshire District Council, Cllr Toby Sturgis, says, "This report has been produced simply to identify a site in public ownership that would be suitable for the
provision of a permanent gypsy and traveller site. We now need to establish the viability of the sites. The government has made it clear we have to make provision for gypsy and traveller sites and if we fail to
make that provision within a reasonable timescale it will severely undermine the council's ability to control unauthorised developments of this nature within the open countryside".
The Gypsy and Traveller Site Provision report is to be considered by the Executive this Thursday evening.
8:20am Wednesday 23rd April 2008
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CommentPosted by: hausfrau, calne on 2:37pm Wed 23 Apr 08
I have a copy of the report which the council will be discussing at the Thursday evening meeting. According to the report the purpose of the meeting is to authorise the planning officer's recommendation that the Oxford Road, Calne site "be developed as a permanent gypsy traveller site." It is not the general broad discussion which is implied by Cllr Sturgis.
Let's be quite clear about this.
I have a copy of the report which the council will be discussing at the Thursday evening meeting. According to the report the purpose of the meeting is to authorise the planning officer's recommendation that the Oxford Road, Calne site "be developed as a permanent gypsy traveller site." It is not the general broad discussion which is implied by Cllr Sturgis.
Let's be quite clear about this.
Posted by: Robert Baggs, Calne on 8:45pm Wed 23 Apr 08
If what hausfrau says is correct then this is very bad news indeed. We are already faced with losses in the value of our homes as a result of the incompetency of the government of "The Dot", and now we may also face even more losses if this gypsy site is to go ahead.
We do not need or want gypsy camps in Calne!
If what hausfrau says is correct then this is very bad news indeed. We are already faced with losses in the value of our homes as a result of the incompetency of the government of "The Dot", and now we may also face even more losses if this gypsy site is to go ahead.
We do not need or want gypsy camps in Calne!
Posted by: spooks, calne on 9:59pm Wed 23 Apr 08
Robert sums it up when he says we do not need or want a gypsy site in calne.
this has to be stopped.
www.calnetalk.com
Robert sums it up when he says we do not need or want a gypsy site in calne.
this has to be stopped.
www.calnetalk.com
Posted by: toptrumps, swindon on 8:17am Thu 24 Apr 08
I couldn't believe the ignorance when I read this story. How do you think this story would have gone down if you substitute the word 'gyspy' for 'blacks' or 'indians' or 'Somalians'. I think 'horror' and 'infrigment of humans rights' are very strong terms and these people need to get a grip on the real world. I thought we were a country of understanding and tolerance?
I couldn't believe the ignorance when I read this story. How do you think this story would have gone down if you substitute the word 'gyspy' for 'blacks' or 'indians' or 'Somalians'. I think 'horror' and 'infrigment of humans rights' are very strong terms and these people need to get a grip on the real world. I thought we were a country of understanding and tolerance?
Posted by: Yali, UK on 8:22am Thu 24 Apr 08
Its ok folks they can go and live next door to toptrumps. He/she won,t mưnd.
Its ok folks they can go and live next door to toptrumps. He/she won,t mưnd.
Posted by: donteventhinkit, Corsham on 9:01am Thu 24 Apr 08
Oh here we go the race card has been played.We are not talking your traditional romany family with a horse drawn caravan your talking poaching dog stealing van driving caravan towing cant be bothered to work travellers.I have met proper gypsys and they are generally very respectful helpful people but this is not what we are talking about in this case if it was i wouldnt have an issue but frankly anyone within a 50 mile radius had better be concerned
Oh here we go the race card has been played.We are not talking your traditional romany family with a horse drawn caravan your talking poaching dog stealing van driving caravan towing cant be bothered to work travellers.I have met proper gypsys and they are generally very respectful helpful people but this is not what we are talking about in this case if it was i wouldnt have an issue but frankly anyone within a 50 mile radius had better be concerned
Posted by: Bill Sykes, Calne on 9:19am Thu 24 Apr 08
I agree with donteventhinkit this is not a race issue, how can if be race. these people are british or irish, NOT a different race - stop labelling everything race. I am sure if your neigbour left a matress, oven and gas cylinders on you drive you would not be happy. its not about labelling its about the fact that these people care not about you or there surroundings.......n
ot thanks!
I agree with donteventhinkit this is not a race issue, how can if be race. these people are british or irish, NOT a different race - stop labelling everything race. I am sure if your neigbour left a matress, oven and gas cylinders on you drive you would not be happy. its not about labelling its about the fact that these people care not about you or there surroundings.......n
ot thanks!
Posted by: geddi, calne on 10:51pm Wed 7 May 08
I wonder if anyone would like to suggest what travellers should do and where they should go? For years landowners and councils (most often following complaints from local residents) have moved on travellers who move onto land not allocated for them. This is a solution. What shall we do with travellers? Keep pushing them on and on? Outlaw their lifestyle? Build some gas chambers? What?
Come on? Spill the beans... all this negativity yet not one offered solution.
I'd welcome a fresh ethnic and cultural aspect in Calne. It'd make a change from some of the narrow minded and, frankly, childish attitudes I have experienced here in the 30ish years I have lived here.
I wonder if anyone would like to suggest what travellers should do and where they should go? For years landowners and councils (most often following complaints from local residents) have moved on travellers who move onto land not allocated for them. This is a solution. What shall we do with travellers? Keep pushing them on and on? Outlaw their lifestyle? Build some gas chambers? What?
Come on? Spill the beans... all this negativity yet not one offered solution.
I'd welcome a fresh ethnic and cultural aspect in Calne. It'd make a change from some of the narrow minded and, frankly, childish attitudes I have experienced here in the 30ish years I have lived here.
Posted by: G-Man, Calne on 12:54pm Fri 16 May 08
This has been discussed at length on the [bold]Calnetalk[/bold] forum from lots of different angles. The owners and members of that forum have not just been talking about how to stop these people settling in Calne, they have decided to get a petition for the residents of Calne to gauge their thoughts in this matter. Having spoken to some of the people in the business area of Calne (Porte Marsh) none wanted this proposed site anywhere near their premises because of fear of being constantly broken into. If you want to join in and help this petition then go to www.calnetalk.com for further details. Speak up before it is too late!!
www.calnetalk.com - the voice of Calne!
This has been discussed at length on the
Calnetalk forum from lots of different angles. The owners and members of that forum have not just been talking about how to stop these people settling in Calne, they have decided to get a petition for the residents of Calne to gauge their thoughts in this matter. Having spoken to some of the people in the business area of Calne (Porte Marsh) none wanted this proposed site anywhere near their premises because of fear of being constantly broken into. If you want to join in and help this petition then go to www.calnetalk.com for further details. Speak up before it is too late!!
www.calnetalk.com - the voice of Calne!
Posted by: G-Man, Calne on 12:55pm Fri 16 May 08
This has been discussed at length on the [bold]Calnetalk[/bold] forum from lots of different angles. The owners and members of that forum have not just been talking about how to stop these people settling in Calne, they have decided to get a petition for the residents of Calne to gauge their thoughts in this matter. Having spoken to some of the people in the business area of Calne (Porte Marsh) none wanted this proposed site anywhere near their premises because of fear of being constantly broken into. If you want to join in and help this petition then go to www.calnetalk.com for further details. Speak up before it is too late!!
www.calnetalk.com - the voice of Calne!
This has been discussed at length on the
Calnetalk forum from lots of different angles. The owners and members of that forum have not just been talking about how to stop these people settling in Calne, they have decided to get a petition for the residents of Calne to gauge their thoughts in this matter. Having spoken to some of the people in the business area of Calne (Porte Marsh) none wanted this proposed site anywhere near their premises because of fear of being constantly broken into. If you want to join in and help this petition then go to www.calnetalk.com for further details. Speak up before it is too late!!
www.calnetalk.com - the voice of Calne!
Posted by: G-Man, Calne on 12:57pm Fri 16 May 08
This has been discussed at length on the [bold]Calnetalk[/bold] forum from lots of different angles. The owners and members of that forum have not just been talking about how to stop these people settling in Calne, they have decided to get a petition for the residents of Calne to gauge their thoughts in this matter. Having spoken to some of the people in the business area of Calne (Porte Marsh) none wanted this proposed site anywhere near their premises because of fear of being constantly broken into. If you want to join in and help this petition then go to www.calnetalk.com for further details. Speak up before it is too late!!
www.calnetalk.com - the voice of Calne!
This has been discussed at length on the
Calnetalk forum from lots of different angles. The owners and members of that forum have not just been talking about how to stop these people settling in Calne, they have decided to get a petition for the residents of Calne to gauge their thoughts in this matter. Having spoken to some of the people in the business area of Calne (Porte Marsh) none wanted this proposed site anywhere near their premises because of fear of being constantly broken into. If you want to join in and help this petition then go to www.calnetalk.com for further details. Speak up before it is too late!!
www.calnetalk.com - the voice of Calne!
Posted by: mary hunt, wootto bassett on 9:59pm Sun 18 May 08
[quote][bold]G-Man[/bold] wrote:
This has been discussed at length on the [bold]Calnetalk[/bold] forum from lots of different angles. The owners and members of that forum have not just been talking about how to stop these people settling in Calne, they have decided to get a petition for the residents of Calne to gauge their thoughts in this matter. Having spoken to some of the people in the business area of Calne (Porte Marsh) none wanted this proposed site anywhere near their premises because of fear of being constantly broken into. If you want to join in and help this petition then go to www.calnetalk.com for further details. Speak up before it is too late!! www.calnetalk.com - the voice of Calne![/quote] hello g man
without knowing me how DARE YOU think i would break in to your concil house home
i am outraged you wolud in this daying age you think all gypsys are like this
when was the last time you took five min out to talk to a gypsy,racist i think so
G-Man wrote:
This has been discussed at length on the Calnetalk forum from lots of different angles. The owners and members of that forum have not just been talking about how to stop these people settling in Calne, they have decided to get a petition for the residents of Calne to gauge their thoughts in this matter. Having spoken to some of the people in the business area of Calne (Porte Marsh) none wanted this proposed site anywhere near their premises because of fear of being constantly broken into. If you want to join in and help this petition then go to www.calnetalk.com for further details. Speak up before it is too late!! www.calnetalk.com - the voice of Calne!
hello g man
without knowing me how DARE YOU think i would break in to your concil house home
i am outraged you wolud in this daying age you think all gypsys are like this
when was the last time you took five min out to talk to a gypsy,racist i think so
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