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Gypsies and travellers
Gypsies and travellers are long established in Britain. Their histories and traditions stretch back many hundreds of years. Romany gypsies and Irish travellers are recognised under the Race Relations Act 1976.
Information on 'Gypsy and Traveller' accommodation
You can find up to date information on 'Gypsy and Traveller' accommodation by visiting the Department for Communities and Local Government's (DCLG) website. This includes guidance documents, research and statistical data on 'Gypsy and Traveller' caravans.
If you would like to seek local advice about 'Gypsy and Traveller' accommodation, contact your local council. The following link will let you enter details of where you live and then take you to your local authority website where you can find out more.
Gypsy and traveller sites information from your local council
If you would like to seek local advice about 'Gypsy and Traveller' accommodation, contact your local council. The following link will let you enter details of where you live and then take you to your local council website where you can find out more.
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