Decision details

Purpose of Report: On 9 May 2024, Executive approved an initial Gypsy and Traveller Action Plan with a commitment to bringing an annual update to an Executive Member Decision Session.

This report provides an update on some of the work which has taken place over the past 12 months and includes an updated version of the action plan which will run for the next 12-month period.

The Executive Member will be asked to: Note the work undertaken since the report to Executive in 3 June 2025 and approve the action plan for the next 12 months.

Resolved: That the Executive Member for Housing, Planning and Safer Communities:

·      Noted the work undertaken since the report to Executive on 3 June 2025.

·      Supported and approved the action plan for the next 12 months, subject to an amendment in the wording of ‘negotiated stopping’ to ‘preferred stopping areas’, in liaison with Officers.

Reasons: To set out clear and measurable actions for the coming year which aim to improve the outcomes of Gypsy and Traveller communities.