Issue details
Gypsy and Traveller Action Plan – Annual Update
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.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/06/2026
Decision due: 07/07/26 by Decision Session - Combined Executive Member Decision Session
Lead member: Executive Member for Finance, Performance, Major Projects, Human Rights, Equality and Inclusion, Executive Member for Housing, Planning and Safer Communities
Lead director: Director of Housing and Communities
Department: Directorate of Housing and Communities
Contact: Pauline Stuchfield, Director of Housing and Community Services Email: Laura.swiszczowski@york.gov.uk Email: pauline.stuchfield@york.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Relevant Executive Members, along with senior
officers, have met regularly with York Travellers Trust via the
working group to develop and deliver this action plan.
Equality Impact Assessment Completed?: No The intention is that Gypsy and Traveller communities will be considered in every policy, strategy and service change and Human Rights and Equality Assessment (HREA) will take place where appropriate.