A COMPANY has been appointed by Blaenau Gwent council to help it deliver its plans for a new gypsy and traveller site.

The county borough council has commissioned Asbri Planning Ltd to complete the pre-application consultation on a new gypsy and traveller site in Gwent.

The plan would see the demolition of the existing site and the accommodation of new 28 pitches, development of associated amenity blocks, a warden’s office and associated works’ at the existing Cwmcrachen gypsy and traveller Site and land off Blaen-Nant Road, Nantyglo.

The existing site has been there for more than 200 years.

A public consultation will also be held in Nantyglo Rugby Club from 1pm to 7.30pm on May 9.