Gypsy and Traveller Awareness Day

On October 17th Cardiff Council made a step towards lowering barriers between ethnic groups by holding a Gypsy and Traveller awareness day.

Held at County Hall the event was organised by the Policy and Economic Development Equality and the Gypsy and Traveller Service Provider Network.
Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Monica Walsh opened the event, chaired by Councillor Judith Woodman, an Executive member for Communities, Housing and Social Justice. She spoke to alt:Cardiff:

“This event was held to make people more aware of the history, lives and culture of the gypsy & traveller community. Hopefully we can dispel some negative myths about this group. In Cardiff we have two sites and the gypsies and travellers who live there pay rent and council tax.”

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