Latest meeting: 26th February 2019
At the meeting on 26th February there were updates about the London Plan examination and the increasing enforcement against encampments through Borough injunctions and recent government proposals.
There was discussion on the support provided by the GLA to councils regarding Gypsy and Traveller accommodation needs assessments and the need to make this process more transparent. There was also an update on the research LGT is undertaking on the opportunities to implement negotiated stopping in London, a project funded by the GLA.
The main topic of the day was living with uncertainty in housing, on sites or camps and how this affects Travelling communities and reinforces the discrimination and fear of authorities. There were reflections on the mental health and human cost impacts of the 2012 Olympic relocations.
About the forum
The London Gypsy and Traveller Forum is an open meeting of community activists, support organisations, professionals and elected representatives held every quarter at London City Hall. The main aim of the forum is to influence the Mayor of London’s strategies and London Plan so that politicians and policy makers recognise the needs of the community and develop inclusive policies. There is an open invitation for all to take part. Meeting dates can be found in our news and events section, and more information is available from policy@londongandt.org.uk. Below are some minutes from past meetings, presentations about Gypsy and Traveller issues made to meetings, and key documents put together through the forum. And don’t forget to sign up for the Forum’s mailing list.
Past meetings of the forum
10 February 2015 Forum minutes
14 May 2015 Forum minutes
17 September 2015 Forum minutes
3 December 2015 Forum minutes
10 March 2016 Forum minutes
13 October 2016 Forum minutes
9 February 2017 Forum minutes
13 July 2017 Forum minutes
17 October 2017 Forum minutes
13 February 2018 Forum minutes
24 April 2018 Forum minutes
17 July 2018 Forum minutes
2 October 2018 Forum minutes
Presentations given to the forum
Employment and training in the London Gypsy and Traveller community
Education in the London Gypsy and Traveller community
Health in the London Gypsy and Traveller community
Gypsy and Traveller Manifesto for the 2016 Mayoral elections
The Mayor’s housing initiatives
LGT presentation on the Mayor’s health inequalities strategy
Skills for ALL Londoners presentation July 2017
Mapping the Pathway to Equality July 2017
London Plan introduction October 2017 Rachel Smalley, GLA
Draft London Housing Strategy 17 October 2017 Debra Levison, GLA
LGT Forum Setting the scene 13 Feb 2018 New London Plan G&T forum session 13_02_18
Getting site audits right, London Gypsy and Traveller Forum April 2018
Temporary Accommodation – challenges and impacts for Gypsies and Travellers in London July 2018
Thrive LDN presentation – London Gypsy and Travellers Forum
London Assembly Housing Committee submissions
May 2014 London Gypsy and Traveller Forum Briefing Paper for Housing Committee investigation
9 September 2014 London Assembly Housing Committee Gypsy and Traveller site visit
16 October 2014 Housing Committee Gypsy and Traveller investigation transcript of discussion with public from the floor
16 October 2014 Housing Committee Gypsy and Traveller investigation transcript of discussion with invited panellists
October 2014 Housing Committee Gypsy and Traveller investigation Written Submissions
January 2015 London Assembly Housing Committee Gypsy and Traveller site provision – Letter to Mayor
February 2015 Letter from the Mayor to Chair Housing re Gypsy and Traveller site provision
Forum manifesto for 2016 Mayoral Election