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LGT’s impact marked in report and new film

February 12, 2024

LGT’s achievements over 25 years as an independent charity are marked in its 2023 Annual Report and a new film charting the organisation’s history and impact. “Throughout this time, LGT has consistently fought for equality and against discrimination, and been dedicated to keeping Gypsies and Travellers included in the decisions that affect them,” writes Helena …

Should we have a day to celebrate Irish Travellers?

November 30, 2023

Travellers and their organisations in Ireland and the UK have met to discuss plans to create an international day to celebrate the rich heritage and culture of Irish Travellers. “We are proposing an annual opportunity to raise awareness of the rich cultural traditions and heritage of our people,” said Mena Mongan of London Gypsies and …

Wide injunctions ruled legal but rarely justifiable

November 29, 2023

The Supreme Court has ruled that wide injunctions have a negative impact on the ability of Gypsies and Travellers to pursue a nomadic way of life. But it has also rejected an appeal lodged by London Gypsies and Travellers, Friends, Families and Travellers (FFT) and Derbyshire Gypsy Liaison Group (DGLG) in relation to the granting of wide …

Bromley Community Project Facilitator

October 31, 2023

We are looking for a passionate and committed individual to work with our team and contribute to an exciting project working alongside Gypsy and Traveller communities in Bromley. Our Bromley Community Project aims to bring together Gypsy and Traveller residents in Bromley across council sites, private sites and those living in housing, so that the …

Homeless young people are not being heard

September 27, 2023

Young Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people are struggling to navigate the housing system and unable to access suitable housing, says a new report from London Gypsies and Travellers based on a one-year project working with people aged 18 to 30 in Hackney. LGT’s Hackney Young Travellers Homelessness Project provided advice, advocacy and signposting to the …

Flying the flag for GRT History Month

June 29, 2023

Gypsies and Travellers celebrated their history and culture throughout June, as a programme of activities engaged politicians and councils, raising awareness of the community’s important place in London life. To mark Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month, London Gypsies and Travellers organised events for MPs in the House of Commons, where it showcased its “Mapping …

London Assembly activity report 22/23

May 4, 2023

In the last year, LGT has continued to engage with London Assembly Members through the London Gypsy and Traveller Forum, seeking to build positive working relationships and increase representation for the communities within City Hall. Read the London Assembly Activity Report below to find out more about how London Assembly Members have engaged with issues …

Building a new voice in Bromley

April 17, 2023

A new LGT project is bringing together Gypsy and Traveller Bromley residents on sites and in housing to build a collective voice, gain recognition and improve support from the local council and other organisations. The Bromley Community Project aims to support Gypsy and Traveller people to have more say in the issues that concern them, …

New role in Bromley Community Project

April 6, 2023

We are looking for a passionate and committed individual to join our team and be part of an exciting project working alongside Gypsy and Traveller communities in Bromley, as a Community Engagement Worker. Our Bromley Community Project aims to bring together Gypsy and Traveller residents in Bromley across council sites, private sites and those living …

Challenging discrimination in the press

March 31, 2023

Gypsy and Traveller organisations call on UK’s largest press regulator for stricter reporting rules on discrimination in the media. Leeds GATE, London Gypsies and Travellers (LGT) and Travellers Times, have joined together to submit to IPSO’s open consultation on the Editors Code.   This is builds on the Media That Moves project and research report released …