PART 3GYPSIES AND TRAVELLERS

Meeting accommodation needs

101Assessment of accommodation needs

1

A local housing authority must, in each review period, carry out an assessment of the accommodation needs of Gypsies and Travellers residing in or resorting to its area.

2

In carrying out an assessment under subsection (1) a local housing authority must consult such persons as it considers appropriate.

3

In subsection (1), “review period” means—

a

the period of 1 year beginning with the coming into force of this section, and

b

each subsequent period of 5 years.

4

The Welsh Ministers may amend subsection (3)(b) by order.