Project 1

To seek approval to begin works to modernise and upgrade traveller sites owned/managed by the council.  The six sites and 53 pitches require works of further improvements.  The proposed works include, improvements to fencing, doors, electric meter and supply upgrade, improved security on sites, play areas and general site repairs identified in the stock condition survey. The six traveller sites are detailed in Appendix 1.

To seek approval to begin works to develop three additional traveller pitches.  The pitches consist of two at the Bromyard Site and one at the Grafton Site. Both sites are owned and managed by the council.  The development of the new pitches will attract an annual income of £11,700 and there is a waiting list of potential residents to take up tenancies for all these pitches.

Project 2

To seek approval to begin the design stage of the four proposed pitches and entrance works on a new site adjacent to the already existing site at Pembridge, complete a tender process and award a contract for the works and then carry out the construction works required to complete the project.