(This note is not part of the Regulations)
Section 225 of the Housing Act 2004 imposes a duty on local housing authorities to carry out an assessment of the accommodation needs of gypsies and travellers residing in or resorting to their district, when undertaking a review of housing needs in their district under section 8 of the Housing Act 1985.
These Regulations define “gypsies and travellers” for the purposes of that duty in relation to Wales.
A Regulatory Impact Assessment has been prepared in connection with these Regulations. A copy can be obtained from the Communities Directorate, Welsh Assembly Government, Merthyr Tydfil Office, Rhydycar, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1UZ, telephone 01685 729210, or email Laura.Evans@wales.gsi.gov.uk.