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Gypsy and traveller sites

By: Language: English Series: ODPM: Housing, Planning, Local Government and the Regions Committee ; 13 ReportPublication details: London ODPM 2004Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 306.76
Online resources: Summary: The report assesses the extent of the problems faced by gypsies and travellers and the settled community. Looks at the inadequacy of the data on the gypsy and travelling community and the dearth of suitable sites and legal stopping places. Recommends that gypsy/traveller sites should be within realistic access of services allowing interaction with settled communities and sees effective site management as the key to the success of the sites. Examines ways of improving the relationship between the police and the travelling community, in particular the deployment of the proposed Gypsy and Traveller Taskforce. View the report at www.publications.parliament.uk.
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The report assesses the extent of the problems faced by gypsies and travellers and the settled community. Looks at the inadequacy of the data on the gypsy and travelling community and the dearth of suitable sites and legal stopping places. Recommends that gypsy/traveller sites should be within realistic access of services allowing interaction with settled communities and sees effective site management as the key to the success of the sites. Examines ways of improving the relationship between the police and the travelling community, in particular the deployment of the proposed Gypsy and Traveller Taskforce. View the report at www.publications.parliament.uk.