Wealden District Council has teamed up with other authorities to launch a call for suggestions for suitable locations for gypsy and traveller sites in East Sussex.
The councils are inviting landowners, developers, community groups, and members of the public to put forward the potential sites to help reduce unauthorised encampments.
Wealden has joined Eastbourne Borough Council, Lewes District Council, Hastings Borough Council, Rother District Council, and the South Downs National Park Authority, to ensure that the accommodation needs of these communities are met in a fair and sustainable way, in line with national planning policy and local housing strategies.
All suggested sites will be assessed against a consistent set of criteria to determine their suitability. Even sites as small as a tennis court can be considered.
Each council has a dedicated team member to answer any questions from those considering submitting a site. This support is available throughout the call for sites period.
Councillor Colin Swansborough, Cabinet Member for Regulatory Service, Staff and Performance, Enterprise, at Eastbourne Borough Council, said: “We are committed to ensuring fair and sustainable housing solutions for all residents including our Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople communities. This joint initiative to identify potential sites is a crucial step in delivering on our commitment and aligning with national planning policy.”
The call for sites will be open from 5 August to 5 October 2025. Further information, including how to submit a site and contact details for each council, is available on each council’s website.
Residents in Wealden can provide their suggestions in the “call for sites” section of the WDC Consultation portal