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Gypsy and Traveller sites in Hertfordshire Apply for a pitch Information for tenants What does the Gypsy and Traveller Service do? Contact us

 


Gypsy and Traveller sites in Hertfordshire


There are 55 Gypsy and Traveller sites in Hertfordshire.


A blue caravan icon  We manage 11 of them
, including:

  • 10 permanent sites, providing 187 pitches.
  • 1 short stay (transit) site, providing 15 pitches.


The others are  A purple padlock icon  private sites or  A red X-shaped icon  unlicensed sites.

 

 


Apply for a pitch

Permanent sites

What happens next?

We'll give you a registration card and put you on our pitch application list. You need to re-register every year, otherwise we'll remove you from the list.

When a pitch becomes available, we'll consider all applicants in order of priority. How we prioritise applications (DOCX 110kb).

We might offer you a pitch on one of your less preferred sites, on the basis that we'll offer you a pitch on one of your preferred sites when it becomes available.

Weekly pitch charges:

  • Pitch rent: £111.87
  • Electricity: £3.05
  • Water: £16.50 (no charge for pitches with Affinity water meter)
  • Total: 131.42

 

Short stay (transit) site

To apply, contact us to speak to the site manager.

Parking fees:

  • 1 unit: £80 per week

 

Private sites

If you'd like to stay on one of these sites, please contact the owners directly.

 

 


Information for tenants

  • Find your nearest paypoints (PDF 182kb)
  • School education - the Access to Education Team can answer your questions on 01438 844904.
  • GP surgeries - find your nearest at NHS.UK.
  • Help to manage the cost of living.
  • Fire safety check - you might be entitled to a free fire safety home visit.
  • Need to talk? One Call Away is a 24-hour helpline. It provides a listening and support service for the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community.
  • Need help? Got a question or problem? Contact HertsHelp - an independent advice service that can help you find the right support.
  • Gate Herts aims to improve quality of life for Gypsy and Traveller communities. Contact them for support with accommodation, health, education, employment, or to report a hate crime.

 

 


What does the Gypsy and Traveller Service do?

We work with gypsies, travellers and the general public to have proper facilities for gypsies and travellers to live so that there are fewer unauthorised sites.

We manage and maintain accommodation for gypsy and traveller families on 10 permanent and one short stay (transit) site. 

Our service is funded by the rents collected from these sites.

We can also assist with any concerns about unauthorised sites.

 


Contact us

gypsy.services@hertfordshire.gov.uk

01707 281622

Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm

Hertfordshire County Council Gypsy and Traveller Service,
21 St Albans Road East,
Hatfield,
Hertfordshire,
AL10 0ER.

 

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