Somerset Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment
(GTAA)
In 2009, the Somerset Strategic Housing Partnership commissioned
a county wide Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment (GTAA).
Essentially the assessments' purpose is to assess the accommodation
related needs of Gypsies and Travellers, including Travelling
Showpeople in Somerset. The opportunity was also taken to look
further into some of the issues facing the community including
education and health, giving a more rounded and detailed
understanding of the issues facing the community today.
A project team of equality officers from the councils, and other
public sector organisations together with officers who have an
involvement with the Gypsy and Travelling communities, have been
working collectively to bring together one response to the GTAA.
The draft implementation plan is currently out for consultation
with the community and other interested parties.
A Monitoring Group of partners will be formed in April 2012 and
will monitor the delivery of the agreed actions in the plan.
Reports on progress will be made to the community through the
district forums and community sub group.