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Accommodation Forum October 2016
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Where do Gypsies and Travellers fit in the Mayor's housing initiatives?
Homes for Londoners
London Living Rent
Estate regeneration
London Plan review
Our work since the Mayoral election...
5th July 2016, Resource for London
- Planning report launch
- Discussion on need for London wide inclusive policies
- 30+ participants from Gypsy and Traveller community, support organisations, local authorities
Context
Historic lack of site provision
Planning Policy for Traveller Sites - the reality on the ground
Gypsies and Travellers engaging with planning policy and legislation
Opportunity for a new London Plan for ALL Londoners
Ways forward for LGTU
Recommendations
The report aims to...
...provide evidence on the barriers to Gypsy and Traveller site provision in London
...challenge assumptions that local authorities are meeting the needs of Gypsy and Traveller communities
...draw on our experience and give examples of best practice
...make recommendations to decision and policy makers for more inclusive and sustainable policy approaches
The Mayor to make land and funding available for Gypsy and Traveller sites
Local Authorities to take an inclusive approach to assessing and meeting accommodation needs
Central Government to monitor the impacts and implementation of the PPTS and Housing and Planning Act
Continue sharing evidence and best practice with all levels of government
Work with the GLA, local authorities and other community organisations on inclusive policies
Build relationships with housing associations and other community-led housing providers to seek alternative solutions to increase site provision