Cambridgeshire councillor's apology for 'stupid Gypsy joke'
A councillor considering plans to reopen a Cambridgeshire travellers’ site
has apologised for sending an email which disparages Gypsies.
Mark Howell, of South Cambridgeshire District Council, sent the "joke" anti-Gypsy
road sign picture containing a term of abuse to friends six years ago.
Mr Howell, a Conservative, said: "It was a stupid thing to have sent."
The cabinet member for housing and his colleagues are due to consider plans
to develop the site in Meldreth later.
As well as including the image of the road sign, Mr Howell also questioned
whether the county council would use the signs on its road network.
He wrote: "Do you think the county will order some?"
A council spokesman said it had been made aware of the email and added: "It
is unlikely in these circumstances that any action in respect of breach of code
of conduct will be taken by the council."
