Most recent meeting: 4 November 2021
This was the first Forum meeting after the Mayoral and London Assembly election in May 2021, and it was an opportunity for London Assembly Members to hear from Gypsies and Travellers and others working with the community about issues such as the accommodation crisis, the impacts of the Police and Crime Bill, mental health and discrimination.
You can watch the full meeting here
About the forum
The London Gypsy and Traveller Forum is an open meeting of community activists, support organisations, professionals and elected representatives, usually held every quarter at London City Hall (prior to Covid19). 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. More information is available from policy@londongandt.org.uk.
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
26 February 2019 Forum minutes
8 September 2020 London Forum minutes
23 March 2021 – Forum Mayoral hustings recording
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
LGTF July 2019 presentation
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