7% increase in Traveller caravans in England during Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller History Month, with 14% unauthorised in County Durham.

During Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller History Month, data reveals a 7% increase in Traveller caravans across England, reaching 26,632. In County Durham, the number rose from 156 to 270, with 9 of them settling without permission. The charity Friends, Families, and Travellers calls for more safe stopping places for these communities, as 86% of caravans were on authorised land, and 14% were unauthorised.

June 20, 2024
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