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Latest Gypsy & Traveller Caravan Count Statistics

Summary: This official statistical release provides summary information on local counts of Gypsy and Travellers caravans in England.

This official statistical release provides summary information on local counts of Gypsy and Traveller caravans in England. These counts record the number of caravans on both authorised and unauthorised sites across England. They are carried out to provide local data on the number of caravans and the seasonal movement of caravans. This is a vital tool in identifying need for site provision and in tackling unauthorised encampments and developments.
The Count of Gypsy and Traveller Caravans publication is compiled from information submitted by local authorities in England. Local authorities carry out a count of caravans on Gypsy and Traveller sites twice a year, in January and July, providing a snapshot of the number of caravans on the day of the count. Information is collected about caravans on authorised socially-rented sites, authorised privately-funded sites, unauthorised developments (sites on land owned by Gypsies or Travellers for which planning permission had not been granted) and unauthorised encampments (on land not owned by Gypsies or Travellers and which do not have planning permission).
We publish information in two main tables:

•Table 1 contains the number of caravans on authorised and unauthorised sites for the last five counts nationally and by region and local authority area; and


•Table 2 contains

Click here to download the report.

Click here to download table 1.

Click here to download table 2.


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