London Gypsies and Travellers (UK Registered Charity)

16/10/2026

A big thank you to everyone who spoke up for better Gypsy and Traveller accommodation and protection of Travelling culture in the new London Plan.

Together, community members and allies submitted around 800 consultation responses demanding the new Plan:

👉Delivers on new minimum pitch targets across London Boroughs
👉Protects travelling culture with transit sites and negotiated stopping.

These two key measures, included in the draft plan for the first time, are the result of years of dedicated community campaigning. They must be protected in the new plan - and delivered on.

The campaign will continue until plans become reality in the coming years – stay tuned and thanks for supporting this important step on the way!

You can read more on our website about the new London Plan, what it means for Gypsy and Traveller communities, and our campaign (links in bio)

📸We handed in over 600 signed postcards from Gypsies and Travellers across London to Deputy Mayors Tom Copley and Jules Pipe this week as the consultation ended.

14/10/2026

There's just one day left to email the Mayor to stand with London's Gypsy and Traveller communities as the Mayor's new London Plan is finalised...

For the first time, the Mayor's draft London Plan says that local councils should:

-Build at least a specific, minimum number of of pitches in each borough over the next 10 years
-Provide stopping places (transit sites) and/or adopt a more humane approach (Negotiated Stopping) to people practicing the cultural tradition of travelling / living roadside.

This is the result of decades of community campaigning - but we need the support of allies to stand with us.

Find out more on our website (link in bio) and email the Mayor before the deadline: 5pm Thu 15th Oct

Thank you to everyone who has already taken part!

01/10/2026

Have your say on Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation in the new London plan...

Watch Mena and Nancy's video on how to get involved

Contact Mena on whatsapp (+44 7961 659925) about the postcard campaign to protect the new gains that we convinced the Mayor to put in the London Plan.

Contact Nancy on whatsapp (+44 7432 465463) about in-depth responses to the need for better social housing, access for Disabled people, cleaner air, and better employment for Gypsies and Travellers, and for all Londoners.

Drop in to our office at the Mildmay Community Centre, N16 8NA, on Tuesday 6 October between 3 and 5pm to meet with Nancy

01/10/2026

There are just a few days left to apply for our Youth Mentor vacancy - applications close this Sunday 4th October.

If you, or someone you know is passionate about supporting young men from Gypsy and Traveller Communities to develop their skills, confidence and journey in education and employement - check out the details and apply via the Charity Jobs link in our bio

19/09/2026

We’re hiring!

We're looking for two brilliant people to help us support young Gypsies and Travellers across London:

A Project Officer and
a Youth Mentor (young men)

Find out more and apply via the link below before 30 September.

Our Bright Futures programme works with young people aged 15–25, providing mentoring and employability support and helping young people build their confidence, skills and opportunities for the future.

https://www.charityjob.co.uk/organisation/london-gypsies-and-travellers -profile-jobs

Please share with anyone you think might be interested!

14/09/2026

We’re holding a Community Forum to talk about the Mayor’s new draft London Plan and what it could mean for Gypsy and Traveller accommodation in London.

Gypsies and Travellers are invited to come along to:

🏠 Find out what the new Plan says about Gypsy and Traveller accommodation
💬 Tell us what you think the Mayor should include
📣 Find out how you can get involved in our campaign to make sure pitches are built and people on the road are respected

Tuesday 22 September
11am to 1pm
Mildmay Community Centre, Islington, N16 8NA
Light refreshments provided

Contact Mena if you’re planning to attend:
07961 659925
[email protected]

Here's are reminder of what we said about the draft Plan a few months ago... https://www.londongypsiesandtravellers.org.uk/news/2026/07/17/signs-of-improvement-in-the-draft-london-plan/

03/09/2026

We were glad to be able to attend this moving and educational event today at the Romanian Consulate in remembrance of the Roma Genocide (Samudaripen).

Thanks to the organisers, artists and panelists for the powerful poetry, music and reflections on the importance of knowing the history of our communities, recognising the atrocities and stories of resistance thay are part of those histories.

Roma Support Group's oral history project is a valuable resource to learn more and honour some of those stories

Friends, Families & Travellers Moving for Change Roma Voice Centre

17/08/2026

We and Leeds GATE are looking for a facilitator to co-design and facilitate our Reimagine Project learning group this autumn.

If you're skilled in creating safe, empowering spaces for sensitive conversations (amongst other things), we'd love to hear from you!

Find more info and the project brief below - deadline to apply is 9am, 2nd September:
https://leedsgate.co.uk/news-and-stories/news/facilitator-reimagine-project/

Leeds GATE and London Gypsies and Travellers are seeking a facilitator for an important and in depth piece of work.

Reimagine is a learning project hosted by London Gypsies and Travellers and Leeds Gypsy and Traveller Exchange.

For more info - https://leedsgate.co.uk/.../facilitator-reimagine-project/

24/07/2026

The Mayor's new Draft London Plan was published last week.

It includes minimum targets for Councils to build new pitches for Gypsy and Traveller homes, facilities for nomadic living across London and some other reasons to be encouraged. Read more on our website: https://www.londongypsiesandtravellers.org.uk/news/2026/07/17/signs-of-improvement-in-the-draft-london-plan/

We know from the past few decades of delays and under-delivery show us it's action, not plans, that provide homes. But some councils are showing signs of action for new sites - hopefully this plan will lead to more urgency from others.

Look out for details of the next London Gypsy Traveller Forum in September where we'll be discussing our response to the public consultation which is open until mid-October.

09/07/2026

Islington Council released the new draft Gypsy and Traveller local plan for consultation. Everyone living or working in Islington can have their say on the plan until 18 August. After that, there are only the planning applications left to do.

All the consultation documents can be downloaded from the ‘Documents’ section on the Let’s Talk page https://www.letstalk.islington.gov.uk/gypsy-and-traveller-local-plan-review

LGT has studied the new draft. After the last round of public responses (which ended 1 February 2026), the Council removed two locations from the list of potential sites: Pleasant Place and Stephen Ink's Estate. However, this still leaves nine locations which is a very encouraging sign. The other good news is that the Council intends to meet the local need for 11 pitches in full.

Islington Council is inviting community members to hear about the new plan and next steps, including drafting the pitch allocation policy, in a meeting at Islington Town Hall at 11am on Tuesday 14 July 2026. London Gypsies and Travellers will be at the meeting to support community members in case needed.

Come and find out, and have your say too!