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Gypsies and travellers

Definitions of Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople

See the definitions of Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople.

Dorset Council Gypsy and Traveller Sites

In Dorset we have four permanent residential Gypsy and Traveller sites and we have two transit sites that we operate during the summer months.

Gypsies and Travellers

Romany Gypsies and Irish Travellers are recognised as having a protected characteristic of race under the Equalities Act 2010.

The Gypsy and Traveller liaison service

Information on the gypsy and traveller liaison service and the Dorset wide joint plan

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