Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment

In 2004, new responsibilities were placed on Local Authorities by the new Housing Act 2004, which gave particular focus to the housing needs of Ethnic Minority Groups such as Gypsy and Travellers. The Act stipulated that all Local Authorities should assess the need of Gypsies and Travellers in their area and strategically address any needs that arise from this assessment.

As a result of this a County Wide Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment (GTAA) was published, with analysis of the needs of Gypsies and Travellers for each Local Authority in the Area.

To view the document, click on the link below:

Northamptonshire Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment Summary

Northamptonshire Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment Full Report

Northamptonshire Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment Appendices

One of our partner agencies, the Countywide Traveller unit (CTU), has produced an informational leaflet on Gypsies and Travellers which can be downloaded below:

CTU Gypsy and Traveller Mythbusting Leaflet

To visit the CTU Web Page, please follow this link: Countywide Traveller Unit Webpage

Daventry District Council are in the early stages of meeting the needs outlined in the report and will be keeping the public informed and consulted throughout the process. For more information please contact Shaun Forde on 01327 302478 or email housingstrategy@daventrydc.gov.uk.

For more information about the Government's requirement to meet the needs of Gypsy and Travellers please see below:

www.communities.gov.uk/gypsysites