News & events

London Gypsies and Travellers is looking to the United Nations to hold the UK government to account for racial discrimination in housing. The UN Committee for the Eradication of Racism will be scrutinising the government’s record on combating racism and racial discrimination at a hearing in Geneva between 5th and 12 August and LGT will …

London Gypsies and Travellers is calling on the new Labour Government to address the housing crisis immediately and invest in social housing including specialist housing for Gypsies and Travellers. “The homelessness crisis needs to be fixed now,” says Tom Margetson, LGT’s Community Development Worker. “The lack of Gypsy and Traveller caravan sites is making people …

The High Court of Justice has ruled that sections of the Police Act 2022 – which allowed police to seize caravans and ban Gypsies and Travellers from an area for 12 months – are discriminatory and a violation of human rights. The landmark ruling has been hailed as “hugely significant” by the lawyers bringing the …

LGT’s achievements over 25 years as an independent charity are marked in its 2023 Annual Report and a new film charting the organisation’s history and impact. “Throughout this time, LGT has consistently fought for equality and against discrimination, and been dedicated to keeping Gypsies and Travellers included in the decisions that affect them,” writes Helena …

Travellers and their organisations in Ireland and the UK have met to discuss plans to create an international day to celebrate the rich heritage and culture of Irish Travellers. “We are proposing an annual opportunity to raise awareness of the rich cultural traditions and heritage of our people,” said Mena Mongan of London Gypsies and …

The Supreme Court has ruled that wide injunctions have a negative impact on the ability of Gypsies and Travellers to pursue a nomadic way of life. But it has also rejected an appeal lodged by London Gypsies and Travellers, Friends, Families and Travellers (FFT) and Derbyshire Gypsy Liaison Group (DGLG) in relation to the granting of wide …

We are looking for a passionate and committed individual to work with our team and contribute to an exciting project working alongside Gypsy and Traveller communities in Bromley. Our Bromley Community Project aims to bring together Gypsy and Traveller residents in Bromley across council sites, private sites and those living in housing, so that the …

Young Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people are struggling to navigate the housing system and unable to access suitable housing, says a new report from London Gypsies and Travellers based on a one-year project working with people aged 18 to 30 in Hackney. LGT’s Hackney Young Travellers Homelessness Project provided advice, advocacy and signposting to the …

Gypsies and Travellers celebrated their history and culture throughout June, as a programme of activities engaged politicians and councils, raising awareness of the community’s important place in London life. To mark Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month, London Gypsies and Travellers organised events for MPs in the House of Commons, where it showcased its “Mapping …

In the last year, LGT has continued to engage with London Assembly Members through the London Gypsy and Traveller Forum, seeking to build positive working relationships and increase representation for the communities within City Hall. Read the London Assembly Activity Report below to find out more about how London Assembly Members have engaged with issues …