Improving gypsy/traveller sites. Guidance on minimum site standards, and site tenants' core rights and responsibilities. 2026 update - Annex C - standards to investigate and commence repairs to damp and mould on publicly provided gypsy/traveller sites (Awaab's Law)

Scottish Government, 2026
Improving gypsy/traveller sites. Guidance on minimum site standards, and site tenants' core rights and responsibilities. 2026 update - Annex C - standards to investigate and commence repairs to damp and mould on publicly provided gypsy/traveller sites (Awaab's Law) Download document

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Abstract

Comprises guidance for site providers such as local authorities and Registered Social Landlords on minimum standards for gypsy/traveller sites as well as core rights and responsibilities for site tenants. This update includes a new Annex C, which provides standards to investigate and commence repairs to damp and mould on publicly provided gypsy/traveller sites as a result of Awaab's Law.

History

Supersedes: Improving gypsy/traveller sites - guidance on minimum site standards, and site tenants' core rights and responsibilities (Scottish Government, 2015).

Subjects

  • Planning and development
  • Temporary accommodation planning
  • Gypsies and travellers
  • Other planning disciplines

Publisher History

The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. It is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport. Previously known as the Scottish Executive.

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