The Scrutiny Committee considered the issue of visits by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people in Trafford following several temporary encampments in the Summer of 2021. A Task and Finish Group was established and reported its findings in March 2022; those findings were considered by the executive in June and a decision was agreed to explore temporary stopping places.

The report sets out the practical and operational considerations connected with identifying and managing such temporary facilities and recommends plans be progressed on a site in Old Trafford on a trial basis.

1)    That the feasibility considerations relevant to the creation of a Temporary Stopping Place be noted.

2)    That plans for a Temporary Stopping Place at Boyer Street be subject to local consultation.

3)    That delegation of authority to the Corporate Director of Place, in consultation with the Executive Members for Housing and Neighbourhoods and Environmental Services, to make the decision on whether to proceed following consultation and, if appropriate, all subsequent steps in developing a Temporary Stopping Place be approved.

4)    That a review of the site’s operation, if it is progressed, following the first summer season be approved.