Formation of An MuniaTober
In April of this year, Belfast Traveller Support Group and Belfast Traveller Education and Development Group merged to form An Munia Tober. Their aim is to work towards a situation where Travellers in Belfast have access to all services that meet their social, economic and cultural needs. Travellers Action Group Update
A significant development in addressing the accommodation needs of Travellers in North and West Belfast has been the completion of Phase 1 of the Group Housing Scheme at Glen Road. Group Housing Schemes are designed to meet the specific needs of extended Traveller families. A second phase is planned for Glen Road. Clanmil Housing Association are currently in consultation with the families concerned to finalise the details of the scheme.
A Group Housing Scheme is also planned for Monagh and will be developed by North and West Housing Association. At present negotiations are ongoing between the landowners and North and West Housing Association regarding purchase of the land. Planning approval has been granted for road access and will go before Belfast City Council for ratification in mid-November. North and West Housing Association hope to gain approval from the Department of Social Development in February, which should allow the scheme to proceed as planned in March 2006. To read more click here.
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