News & events

The Court of Appeal has rejected the Government’s use of the planning definition of ‘Travellers’ in a significant victory for Gypsies and Travellers. The landmark judgment was published on 31st October and can be read here. The 2015 planning definition states that Gypsies and Travellers who have permanently stopped travelling for work due to a disability, long-term health condition …

LGT and other organisations representing Gypsies and Travellers have been granted permission by the Supreme Court to continue their legal challenge against the use of “wide injunctions” against “persons unknown”, preventing Gypsies and Travellers from stopping on public land. “This is hugely welcome news,” said Debby Kennett, LGT’s Chief Executive. “We will again be supporting …

The Mayor of London is leading a new survey to understand the accommodation needs of Gypsy, Traveller, Showmen and Roma people across London. It will show the need for different types of homes in the next 10 years, so that new sites, stopping places and better homes can be provided for the generations to come. …

A powerful new film about the problems Gypsies and Travellers face accessing banking and insurance has been produced by the Financial Times newspaper. London Gypsies and Travellers assisted with the making of the film, which includes interviews with LGT Board member Marian Mahoney and Accommodation Advice Support Worker Warren Lee. The video, available to view …

Four young men created beautiful metal objects during a metalwork course organised by LGT and facilitated by acclaimed metalworker Flee Jones. “I absolutely loved it,” said Jason, one of the participants. “They were so nice and made everything sound so easy. I loved being able to make things and be able to say: I made …

Gypsy and Traveller women with experience of domestic abuse and discrimination at the hands of social services talked about their experiences at a workshop organised by London Gypsies and Travellers in partnership with the Traveller Movement at the end of February. The event, held at the LGT office, was part of a series of workshops …

In the run up to the London local council elections on May 5th, London Gypsies and Travellers has launched a campaign asking candidates to take a stand against the racism and discrimination that Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities continue to face. Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities are affected by some of the highest levels or …

A year after the London elections, LGT has produced a report summarising the activity of politicians at City Hall on issues concerning Gypsy and Traveller Londoners. The report includes information about the engagement of London Assembly Members with the London Gypsy and Traveller Forum manifesto and meetings, and the questions they have submitted at Mayor’s …

LGT is launching a Community Campaigns Mentorship Role in the Community Development Team. This is a learning role which involves two days a week training and two days work experience. It is focused on campaigns, community development, communications and media. The duration of the role is 2 years and it is paid at the London …

London Gypsies and Travellers has vowed to fight on, in the face of a court defeat which overturned previous rulings limiting the use of “wide injunctions” to prevent Gypsies and Travellers from stopping on public land. In January 2022, the Court of Appeal passed down a new judgement stating that courts can indeed grant final …