1/ We& #39;ve just heard that West Somerset and Taunton Council have an open consultation on Public Space Protection Orders in several districts (PSPOs). It closes tomorrow.

We& #39;re deeply concerned to see proposals to ban unauthorised encampments in 8 of 9 areas in the consultation

2/ These PSPOs will have a negative impact on Gypsies and Travellers and will risk criminalising vulnerable families. They also ignore the unmet need for Traveller sites in the area.

We have written a letter with our concerns.

If you have time today, could you do the same?

3/ You can use our letter as a template and add your own concerns. Especially important if you live in the area!

Email it to enquiries@somersetwestandtaunton.gov.uk before midnight tomorrow!

Here& #39;s our letter: https://www.gypsy-traveller.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/PSPO-consultation-submission-to-Somerset-West-Taunton-2.pdf">https://www.gypsy-traveller.org/wp-conten...

4/ You can also respond to the consultation online. The survey itself makes no mention of unauthorised encampments so you will need to add your comments to the & #39;other& #39; box with the final questions.

(We sent an email because it was the easier option) https://www.somersetwestandtaunton.gov.uk/ ">https://www.somersetwestandtaunton.gov.uk/">...