Community Cohesion in South-east Wales

Part of Questions to the Deputy Minister and Chief Whip – in the Senedd at 2:43 pm on 3 March 2020.

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Photo of Mohammad Asghar Mohammad Asghar Conservative 2:43, 3 March 2020

Thank you for the reply, Minister. I recently met with representatives of the Peterstone Residents Against Inappropriate Development Group to discuss their concerns about the effect illegal Traveller sites are having on the Wentlooge levels between Newport and Cardiff by the coastal area. I am advised that there are some 21 unauthorised and illegal sites on the levels. As a result, the dumping of waste and the fly-tipping has increased. Damage is being done to an important wetlands resource and there is tension between the local residents and the Travellers. Deputy Minister, will you agree to meet with me and representatives of the residents to discuss their concerns and address the issues associated with these illegal sites, to improve community relations in the area?