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The Council are comtemplating the establishment of a
permanent site to take somewhere in the region of 27 caravans, and
in the meantime are investigating various sites for the establishment
of temporary arrangements for these gypsies.
There is one tented camping site owned by the Council
consisting of 450 tent pitches. This site has satisfactory water
supply, sanitary accommodation, washing facilities and refuse
facilities.
Whilst it is understood that the Government is considering
legislation to deal with the problem of gypsies it would be
extremely advantageous to Local Authorities if some comprehensive
legislation could also be evolved to give direct control over
unauthorised itinerant caravans.
PARKS AND OPEN SPACES
The general health of the inhabitants of all urban areas can
be greatly affected by the services offered in the shape of parks
and open spaces by the Council and the extent to which they
are used.
The Council is very conscious of the benefits which accrue
from well-appointed parks and open spaces and does all that is
possible to provide local inhabitants with facilities for relaxation,
recreation, sports and games in an endeavour to promote the
health of all age groups within the Borough.