In May 2008 the East of England Regional Assembly (EERA) produced the 'East of England Plan', which guides planning and transportation policy up to 2021 and provides the statutory framework for local authorities such as Braintree to produce more detailed local development plans for their areas. Also known as the 'Regional Spatial Strategy' (RSS), the Plan has a key role in contributing to the development of the region, which covers the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.

EERA is a voluntary association comprising all 54 county, unitary and district/ borough councils in the region as well as a wide cross-section of stakeholders.

Where can I view this document?

The East of England Plan can be viewed by visiting: -
www.go-east.gov.uk/goeast/planning/regional_planning

Planning for Gypsies and Traveller Accommodation in the East of England - Issues and Options Consultation
The consultation document "Planning for Gypsy and Traveller accommodation in the East of England: Issues and Options" was published by EERA on May 8th 2007. It was subject to a 12 week public consultation, which ended on 31st July 2007.  Following on from this in October 2008, an examination in public (EIP) will be held to test the soundness of the proposed policy for additional pitch requirements.  This will provide the opportunity to have a structured discussion on issues arising from the proposed policy on Gypsy and Traveller accommodation.