Gypsy Services manages the County's 11 permanent Gypsy/Traveller sites and is responsible for the management and monitoring of all unauthorised encampments on local authority owned land. The team provides a comprehensive service to both the Gypsy/Travellers and the settled community.

Frequently asked questions

• If Gypsy/Travellers are camped on my land what can I do?
• Gypsy/Travellers have set up an encampment close to my home. What happens now?
• Can the County Council remove Gypsy/Travellers from land immediately?
• Do the Council and police work together when groups of Gypsy/Travellers are in Essex?
• I have nowhere to stay and keep getting moved on. Is there a site where I can stay?