Issue details

Kent County Council’s Gypsy and Traveller Pitch Allocation Policy - 12/01920

 

 

Adoption of the new KCC Gypsy and Traveller Pitch Allocation Policy

How the decision relates to BS4K and Corporate Objectives

Establishes KCC’s policy and decision-making process when allocating vacant pitches on Gypsy or Traveller sites that Kent County Council both own and manage.

Impact/costs and risks of proposed decision.

Will ensure a fair system is in place and will assist with reducing the risk of Judicial Review applications.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Implemented

Decision due: 7 Aug 2012 by Cabinet Member for Environment, Highways and Waste

Department: Growth, Environment & Transport

Contact: Sally Jeffery, Traveller Engagement and Operations Manager Email: sally.jeffery@kent.gov.uk.

Consultees

None

Aims and level(s) of consultation (KCC consultation levels attached)

Key consultee groups

Site residents, councils and housing associations already consulted during consultation ending on 25 May.

Start and finish dates of consultation.

5 March to 25 May.

Equalities Impact Assessment included in the consultation documentation. Please state where this can be found.

http://consultations.kent.gov.uk/gf2.ti/f/289794/6746597.1/PDF/-/Equality%20Impact%20Assessment.pdf

Date of publication of consultation outcomes and updated Equalities Impact Assessment

(To be advised – probably around third week in June)

Informing Only (Who and when)

N/A

Has the matter already been discussed by a Cabinet Committee? If not when will be it discussed by the Cabinet Committee and the date of the meeting

 

4 July

 

Is the matter referred to in your Business Plan or Medium Term Capital Programme?

 

Yes, it is in Planning and Environment Business Plan

 

Which Members and electoral Divisions are affected by this proposed decision? Is it All Members?

 

All members potentially (because applicants for site pitches may come from any part of Kent, and beyond). But only eight sites, from Dunton Green in Sevenoaks district  to Aylesham in Dover district.

 

 

Financial implications: Sally Jeffery, Traveller Engagement & Operations Manager, Gypsy & Traveller Unit 01622 221805 or 221846 sally.jeffery@kent.gov.uk

Legal implications: 12/01920

Equalities implications: N/a

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