Gypsy and Traveller Working Group
Action Plan May 2026 – May 2027
Updated: June 2026
Housing
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Action |
Information |
Update |
Timescale |
Owner |
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Tenancy agreements in place for all site residents |
Switch from being licensees to tenants |
Agreed
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Complete May 2027 |
Assistant Director of Housing |
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Ensure Housing/Pitch Allocation Policy is culturally appropriate |
Review of policy that is culturally sensitive and appropriate to Gypsy and Traveller communities |
The Allocation Policy is schedule for review by November 2026 |
Complete November 2026 |
Assistant Director of Housing |
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Review with YTT on ownership/management models
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Working with YTT to share information with Gypsy and Traveller communities about ownership models and what it means for them
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April 2027 |
Assistant Director of Housing |
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Management of sites |
Gypsy and Travellers to have more of a voice with the council and complaints heard through a transparent and easy to access process
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April 2027 |
Assistant Director of Housing |
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Improve cross department communication, review of services provided |
Share information and work happening across all council departments and with the YTT through a partner newsletter (link to CYC action below on CYC information)
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Regular updates with Education, Health, Community Safety teams |
Complete May 2027 |
Assistant Director of Housing. Head of Communities, Head of EDI |
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Develop clear communications around all council activities planned for sites |
Approach YTT first and develop clear and honest communications, from site management and others – e.g. Retrofit and major repairs needs explanation, surveys need planning and engagement. Links to above action. E.g. once a month newsletter to share with clients
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All services |
September 2026 |
Assistant Director of Housing, Head of Communities, Head of EDI |
Communities & Equalities
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Action |
Information
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Update
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Timescale
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Owner
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Embedding Gypsy and Traveller into Anti racist practice
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Consult YTT and Roma communities on the plans for implementing Anti Racist practice at CYC
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Hold consultation workshops with members across Gypsy and Traveller and Roma communities on current plans and ensure Gypsy and Traveller and Roma racism is addressed Informed by UEA research project on GRT |
Complete March 2027 |
Head of EDI |
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Human Rights |
EDI Team collaborate with YTT to develop additional tool for HREA on barriers faced by Gypsy and Traveller communities
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The HREA (impact assessment) needs further detail on what barriers are faced by Gypsy and Traveller communities and potential interventions (particularly for Planning, Housing, Health)
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Complete December 2026 |
Head of EDI |
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Post mapping
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Set up a Roma group for consultation, Schools training, CYC cultural awareness staff training on Roma and Gypsy and Traveller
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In line with above: · Establish a Roma consultation group (including Roma CIC) · Training for schools · CYC staff training – relevant to service area, by the community |
Complete March 2027 |
Cultural Integration and Partnerships Manager |
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Newsletter approach – all staff news |
CYC teams send YTT updates and vice versa (send to EDI inbox) |
Ensure intranet is up to date
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May 2026 |
Head of EDI |
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Gypsy and Traveller 2027 event
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Support from EDI Team |
YTT are planning a Gypsy and Traveller 2027 event in Museum Gardens (TBC). CYC to support with communications, event facilitation, etc
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Complete June 2027 |
Head of EDI |
Education
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Action |
Information
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Update |
Timescale
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Owner
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Tracking progression of all Gypsy and Traveller pupils
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Inclusive Education Team to collate data on Gypsy and Traveller pupils in schools and home education to track education outcomes
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Conference in March 2026 addressed this topic |
Complete March 2027 |
Head of Education Inclusion |
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Roma mapping |
Deliver Roma awareness sessions with schools |
With support from Integration and Partnerships manager |
Complete January 2027 |
Head of Education Inclusion |
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Roma education conference |
Similar to Gypsy and Traveller education conference
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Complete June 2027 |
Further Action for discussion: Post 16 options which disproportionately affect the community.
Health
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Action |
Information
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Update
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Timescale
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Owner
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Cancer pathway research study
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Lack of engagement from healthcare professionals |
CYC to engage healthcare professionals
Development of the final toolkit in the Cancer Research study
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Completed the engagement Sept 2027 for final toolkit |
Health Inclusion |
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Healthy relationships
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Engaging young people on healthy relationships – training/sessions for schools to use, but also engage those not in school |
This links to VAWG activity within the Safe York Partnership and the York Domestic Abuse Local Partnership Board. YTT to be invited to future meetings
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Complete July 2026 |
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Deep dive on Gypsy and Traveller health
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Gypsy and Traveller Working Group deep dive on Gypsy and Traveller health
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Uni of York and YTT research on mental health and Cancer Research study – presentation of the results and facilitated discussions on next steps for CYC |
Complete Dec 2026
Mental health research published in July 2026 Cancer findings by dec 2026
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Health Inclusion |
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Healthy Child Service |
Survey targeted at Gypsy and Traveller residents
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Using the results of the survey, develop and implement targeted interventions for Gypsy and Traveller community
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Complete March 2027 |
HCS |
Community Safety
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Action |
Info |
Update
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Timescale
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Owner
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Negotiated stopping policy in 6 months and look for Temporary sites |
Agree policy and hold workshops for staff
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Collaborated with YTT on draft version |
April 2027 |
Head of Community Safety |
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Hate Crime – YTT to input to the Communications Plan |
Communication and Engagement Plan is part of the Hate Crime Partnership action plan – YTT to support on development of the plan, as a third party reporting option. Cross reference York and North Yorkshire HC and Community Cohesion Plan |
Reporting has moved to online, capacity issues for third party reporting
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12 months (ongoing) |
YTT
Head of Community Safety |