Saturday, 27 October 2012

Blyth Gypsy site decision is delayed - Northumberland

From the Chronicle Live

A FINAL decision on where to build a new transit site for Gypsy and travelling families in Northumberland has been deferred after questions marks were raised over the site selection process.


Members of the county council’s executive were recommended by officers to confirm industrial land on Ennerdale Road in Blyth as the location for the £311,000, eight-pitch facility for Gypsy and Roma Travellers. However, they agreed to postpone the decision in order to allow a scrutiny panel to examine and review the process that has been followed in selecting the proposed site.

It follows the submission of a 677-name petition opposing the Ennerdale Road site.

Local councillor Grant Davey, right, said he was pleased the decision had been delayed.

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