Improving Gypsy/Traveller Sites Guidance on minimum site standards, and site tenants' core rights and responsibilities. 2026 update – Annex C
This is an update to the original publication, adding Annex C which introduces standards for Gypsy/Traveller site providers to investigate and
commence repairs to damp and mould on sites within set timescales, from 6 October 2026. The original content of the document has not changed.
Terms
6. In this guidance a “site provider” refers to a local authority or Registered Social Landlord (RSL) who provide and run a Gypsy/Traveller site. It does not refer to a private individual or company who provide a Gypsy/Traveller site. The terms “tenant” and “site tenant” in this guidance refer to someone who lives on a Gypsy/Traveller site provided and run by a local authority or Registered Social Landlord. The term “tenancy agreement” in this guidance refers to the agreement between a site provider and an individual for that individual to station a caravan / mobile home on a pitch on such a site and live in that caravan / mobile home as their main residence.
Contact
Email: gypsytravellers@gov.scot