Gypsy and Traveller sites consultation costs almost £250k - Dorset

THE consultation and research into Gypsy and Traveller sites for Dorset is costing taxpayers £244,000. The money is being paid to consultants Baker Associates to draw up a Development Plan Document. The eight district and borough councils are paying £10,000 each. Another £150,000 comes from the Dorset Strategic Partnership and a further £14,000 from the South West Regional Improvement and Efficiency Partnership (RIEP) Innovation Fund.