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Westhaugh Gypsy/Traveller Site

Westhaugh Gypsy/Traveller Site

Applications now open

The redevelopment of the Westhaugh Gypsy/Traveller site in Alva is nearing completion and we are inviting applications from members of the Gypsy/Traveller community who wish to reside on the site.

If you would like to apply for a pitch, please complete the application form. Once we receive your form, we will assess your application and place you on the site’s waiting list.

Successful applicants will be offered a pitch with access to modern, energy efficient facilities.

About the site and facilities

The redeveloped site will offer 16 pitches, including one pitch adapted for disabled applicants. Each pitch provides:

  • Hard standing for a caravan and two vehicles
  • A brand-new, energy efficient amenity block featuring:
    • Radiating heating
    • Two living areas
    • A children’s playroom
    • Bathroom facilities
    • Kitchen area
  • Electricity hook-up for caravans

The site also includes a community building, where Council officers will be available on designated days to provide support, discuss any issues, and assist with reporting repairs.

Who can apply?

Applications are open to individuals who identify as Gypsy/Travellers and are over 16 years of age.

Please note that all successful applicants must have a caravan at the point of sign-up and provide evidence of this. If you do not have a caravan, you will not be able to reside on the site.

How to apply

To apply, complete the application form available via the link given. Alternatively, you can:

  • Collect a form in person from our office at Kilncraigs, Greenside Street, Alloa, FK10 1EB
  • Call us on 01259 225122
  • Email us at home@clacks.gov.uk

If you need help completing the form, please contact us using the details above, and we will be  happy to assist.

Once completed, return your form by email or in person to the Housing Service at the address above.

How applications are assessed

When we receive your application, we will add you to the site waiting list and assess your application against the criteria set out in our Gypsy/Traveller Site Allocations Policy.

We use a bands and points system to determine the priority for allocations, which is based on your housing needs and individual circumstances.

Applicants with the highest priority will receive an offer when a pitch becomes available. For full details on how we allocate pitches and award priority, please refer to the Westhaugh Gypsy/Traveller Site Allocations Policy.

More information

If you have any questions or need further details, please contact us using the information provided above.

If you need additional advice or information on health and wellbeing, help accessing health services and professionals, or advocacy on rights and entitlements, MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project) can assist. They also provide signposting to other agencies and organisations that offer practical and emotional support.

MECOPP is a charity dedicated to supporting Gypsy/Traveller communities across Scotland. Their team offers tailored support to meet individual needs.

For more information about MECOPP and the services they provide, please visit their website via the link given.

For Further Information Contact

Housing
Kilncraigs, Greenside Street, Alloa, FK10 1EB
Tel: 01259 450000
Email: