Gypsy/Travellers

While there are some examples of good practice of tenant and Gypsy/Traveller participation within the social housing sector, “there is work to be done” to improve the participation experience, according to TPAS Scotland.  The participation advisory service was responding to the Scot

The Scottish Housing Regulator today published the outcome of its thematic review of tenant and Gypsy/Traveller participation in social housing in Scotland.

The Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) has found serious failings in one of Fife Council’s Gypsy/Traveller sites. The Regulator took action to investigate after residents of the Tarvit Mill Gypsy/Traveller site reported serious concerns about a lengthy delay to the redevelopment of the site, ser

Improved access to housing, education and health services and tackling discrimination are at the heart of a new Gypsy/Traveller Action Plan agreed between the Scottish Government and COSLA. The voices of Gypsy/Travellers have helped shape the Plan, which acknowledges improvements in many of these ar

New amenity blocks for Travellers at Clinterty which include a kitchen, bathroom, and storage facilities have been completed. The facilities, which were funded by Aberdeen City Council with £3.1 million of support from the Scottish Government Gypsy/Traveller Accommodation Fund, include 21 amen

The replacement of 20 chalets on a permanent Gypsy Traveller site near Perth has taken a step forward following the appointment of a contractor to carry out the work. Following a tender process, Perthshire-based construction company Hadden Group will take the project through to completion.

Connect Modular, part of modular construction solutions provider The Wee House Group, has delivered the first six amenity blocks to the Clinterty Travelling Persons site in Aberdeen.

The Scottish Government has published an analysis of responses to its consultation on the definition of 'Gypsies and Travellers' for the specific purpose of planning legislation relating to local development plan evidence reports. The Planning (Scotland) Act 2019 requires planning authorities to see

Aberdeen is set to benefit from modular constructed facilities for a new Travellers’ site at Clinterty. The 21 amenity blocks will incorporate kitchens, bathrooms, and store facilities, with two of the buildings have been designed with full wheelchair accessibility.

Perth and Kinross councillors are being asked to consider the development of a transient site for Gypsy/Travellers in Perth. The proposed site on land near the Food and Drink Park in North Muirton will be discussed at a meeting of the Housing and Social Wellbeing Committee on Wednesday 25th January.

A permanent Gypsy/Traveller site is to be totally transformed thanks to £4 million of funding secured by Perth & Kinross Council. All of the 20 chalets at Double Dykes, Ruthvenfield, will be replaced with brand-new energy-efficient accommodation for residents. Major additional improvement

The Scottish Government is seeking views on a definition of ‘Gypsies and Travellers’ for the specific purpose of planning legislation relating to local development plan evidence reports. The Planning (Scotland) Act 2019 requires planning authorities to seek the views of Gypsies and

Austin-Smith:Lord has submitted plans on behalf of hub East Central Scotland in partnership with Clackmannanshire Council for the upgrading of a traveller site in Alva.

Aberdeen City Council has agreed a £3.3 million deal to upgrade the Travelling Persons Site located at Clinterty. The plans involve demolishing existing plots to build 21 new ones for Travellers.

Helping the local Gypsy/Traveller community during the Covid-19 pandemic has helped South Lanarkshire Council receive recognition at a national level. The council’s Housing and Technical Resources and the local Gypsy/Traveller community won this year’s COSLA Excellence Award for ‘E