Hertsmere Borough Council

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Gypsy and traveller information

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  • General information

    Information explloring the history and legal rights of Travellers/Gypsies and land owners.

  • Introduction

    This section aims to provide you with the latest information on the Government’s requirement for local authorities, including Hertsmere Borough Council, to identify land on which to facilitate sufficient pitches for Gypsies and Travellers.
    Please check back on a regular basis as we will be updating this section with news, information about meetings and consultations, along with a list of frequently asked questions.

  • Background

    It is a requirement under the Housing Act 2004, as well as in Circular 01/2006 (Planning for Gypsy and Traveller Caravan Sites), for local authorities to assess Gypsy and Traveller accommodation needs and to identify land on which pitches could be placed.

  • Scott Wilson report

    Six local authorities within Hertfordshire commissioned independent research to identify potential areas for pitches across south and west Hertfordshire.

  • FAQs

    We have prepared a list of our most frequently asked questions. We hope these are useful to you.

  • Public meetings

    A series of public meetings have been organised by the council to give residents information on our responsibilities to identify site(s) for Travellers and Gypsies.

  • How to comment

    There are several ways to make comments to us about the issues.

  • How to comment

    There are several ways to make comments to us about the issues.

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