Tees Valley Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Needs Assessment: Final Report

This report presents the findings of an assessment of the accommodation needs of Gypsies and Travellers across the Tees Valley Study Area. This research and report was commissioned by a number of partner authorities (Darlington Borough Council, Hartlepool Borough Council, Middlesbrough Borough Council, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council and the Tees Valley Joint Strategy Unit6) in July 2007. The study was conducted by a team of researchers from the Salford Housing &Urban Studies Unit at the University of Salford with assistance from staff at the Centre for Urban and Regional Research at the University of Birmingham. The study was greatly aided by research support and expertise from members of the Gypsy and Traveller communities. The study was managed by a Steering Group composed of officers representing the Partner Authorities and other key stakeholders including representatives of the Gypsy and Traveller communities.