Supporting Roadside Encampments

COSLA is supporting local authorities to take a public health approach to supporting families living roadside. This includes the provision of safe stopping places, access to sanitation, and essential services such as education and health. COSLA has been working with...

Publications and Resources

COSLA has produced a report on projects that have been delivered by local authorities to improve living standards on Gypsy/Traveller sites. You can read the report here. Other reports and resources will be available during 2022. 

Information for Gypsy/Travellers

There are a number of organisations providing services to support Gypsy/Travellers. Details about how to find these are below: Article 12 Young Gypsy/Travelers | Article 12 in Scotland – build capacity and social capital | Article 12 in Scotland MECOPP ...

Tackling Racism and Discrimination

COSLA is working with local authorities to promote local leadership and action to tackle racism and discrimination, promote understanding of the Gypsy/Traveller culture and lifestyle and develop representation throughout public service delivery. Resources for elected...

Improving Accommodation

COSLA and Scottish Government are working together to improve the provision of culturally appropriate accommodation for Gypsy/Travellers. A Gypsy/Traveller Accommodation Fund has been set up to deliver good quality sites. These ‘demonstration projects’ will be...