Why does the Council not move on Gypsy Travellers who are camped in unauthorised encampments?
The Council has agreed a new Policy for the Management of Unauthorised Gypsy Traveller Encampments. Copies of the Policy and the Good Neighbour Code are available from Amanda Farquhar. Tel: 01224 791860, email: afarquhar@aberdeencity.gov.uk The Council policies take account of the law and recommendations of the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish Government. We are committed to Equal Opportunities, which means that all sections of the community should have equality of opportunity to access the employment prospects and services provided by Aberdeen City Council. We are aware that some Gypsies/ Travellers want to stay on a temporary encampment, often for a very limited period and are restricted in where they can officially encamp. We have a duty to provide a balance between the needs of the settled community and Gypsies/Travellers. The Council has agreed that it is more cost effective to provide waste collection and portaloos than to cover costs of clean-up afterwards and it is also bet
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