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.
Funding
7. The Scottish Government provides local authorities with a General Capital Grant to fund capital expenditure. It is for each individual local authority to decide how its resources are best used to meet both local needs and national priorities. This includes how much it chooses to allocate to the provision of Gypsy/Traveller sites. The terms and conditions relating to this grant are set out in the General Capital Grant offer letter issued to individual authorities each year.
8. The issue of including income and expenditure relating to Gypsy/Traveller sites in a local authority’s Housing Revenue Account (HRA) was raised during the development of this guidance. We understand the case for including finances around Gypsy/Traveller sites in the HRA, and we will explore this further. Consultation with relevant groups (including social housing tenant organisations) will be part of that process, along with examining any implications such a change could have for local government financial arrangements.
Contact
Email: gypsytravellers@gov.scot