RESIDENTS will be able to inspect plans for an official traveller site in Beaminster.
Proposals for the one family pitch at Shady Side, Axnoller Lane will be displayed in the town hall next January.
The exhibition is one of a series of public consultations to be held across Dorset as the county council looks to identify new sites for Gypsies and Travellers.
Local authorities must assess the accommodation needs of Gypsies and Travellers and identify where new pitches should be located under the terms of the Housing Act 2004.
By creating official permanent and transit sites police will be able to use enhanced powers to move on illegally camped travellers quickly.
Independent consultants Baker Associates drew up a shortlist of possible locations through discussions with landowners, Gypsies and Travellers and interest groups.
Robert Gould, Dorset County Council’s Cabinet member for environment, said: “No decision has been made to date on the locations for the sites and the roadshows are an opportunity for everyone to have their say and provide information on potential sites not already listed.”
During the exhibition consultants and officers will answer questions, and visitors can take away consultation booklets and forms to give their views.
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