Draft guidance for managing unauthorised encampments - Annex 2: temporary/negotiated code of conduct

You and your family (insert name........................ ) have been permitted to remain on this land as a temporary/negotiated stopping place for a Gypsy or Traveller Encampment for a period of …………… Until …………….

You have agreed to this Code of Conduct which explains what is expected of you/ your family and the local authority.

You have agreed to treat the land you have occupied and the surrounding community with care and respect.

You will also respect the rights of those who may want to access the land.

You have been permitted to park your caravan and vehicles on a particular area of land. You agree not to camp on any land other than that which you have been given permission to remain on.

You must not force entry onto any other part of the land or buildings on the land.

You agree that you will not damage the land itself or any property on it including fencing or boundary walls, fixtures or fittings. This includes any flood defences or defences to prevent trespassing.

You agree to take care not to cause damage to any surrounding areas of publicly owned land, such as parks, woodlands, school fields, or play areas.

Vehicles should not be driven on footpaths or highways not designed for road vehicles. Doing this could put others at risk and may lead to enforcement action.

Vehicles and caravans must be parked in a way that does not block access for other people who want to pass through or access another part of the land.

Dumping, tipping rubbish or placing waste materials or trade waste such as rubble or tree cuttings on this land is prohibited and may lead to enforcement action. Please use bins that are provided for domestic waste or dispose of trade waste at the local Civic Amenity Site (local tip).

Burning of commercial or domestic waste is not permitted on this site. Open fires are permitted only where fire safety is observed and as agreed with the local authority / fire service.

You will be issued with a portable toilet. You must not dispose of or deposit any human waste on this site in any other way.

You will be provided with access to water supply.

[You have agreed to pay for services (portable toilet, water supply, bins) on site].

Services may be withdrawn if they are damaged or being used inappropriately.

You agree you will not do anything which affects the safety or welfare of other occupiers and their animals or the surrounding community.