(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
[F1(b)the period of 6 years beginning with the day after the period in paragraph (a) ended, and each subsequent period of 5 years beginning with the day after the previous review period ended.]
(4)The Welsh Ministers may amend subsection (3)(b) by order.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 101(3)(b) substituted (18.3.2021) by The Assessment of Accommodation Needs of Gypsies and Travellers (Extension of Review Period) (Wales) (Coronavirus) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/340), arts. 1(2), 2(2)
Commencement Information
I1S. 101 in force at 25.2.2015 by S.I. 2015/380, art. 2(a)