Gypsy / Traveller Accommodation Fund and Interim Site Design Guide Evaluation

The aim of this contract is to carry out an evaluation of the process and outcomes of the Gypsy or Traveller Accommodation Fund and Site Design Guide, based on the first two rounds of funding.

The Gypsy or Traveller Accommodation Fund and Site Design Guide are intended to help achieve the following outcomes for Gypsy or Traveller accommodation, also represented in the accompanying logic model:

More accommodation; enough sites or pitches to meet the established needs of Gypsy or Traveller communities;

Accommodation in suitable locations, taking into account place making principles including, for example, access to local services;

Sites that provide pleasant places to live and include attractive outdoor space, communal facilities and appropriate facilities, including for children and young people;

A mix of accommodation with layout and facilities that meet the needs of residents and provides for different family sizes and preferences and to allow for movement to different accommodation on the same site if circumstances change;

Accommodation built to a high standard, in line with other public housing and relevant principles set out in Housing to 2040;

Accommodation that is durable, sustainable, flexible, safe, secure, digitally connected, warm and economic to run and at a level of rent that represents value for money for residents;

Accommodation that meets accessibility standards and provides for a range of needs, including families with members who are elderly, disabled or have caring responsibilities;

Improved satisfaction with accommodation and more meaningful engagement with Gypsy or Traveller communities; and

Additional transit provision, where needed, to facilitate travelling and foster good relations with the settled community.

This aligns with the overarching Scottish Government policy aim to improve living conditions for Gypsy or Travellers by providing more and better public accommodation.