18 / Places we’re proud of
Teign Housing has found resident participation and engagement to be the most important aspect in managing its Gypsy and Traveller sites. Occupiers were initially fearful and suspicious of the site being developed to replace the unauthorised encampment nearby. But these concerns were allayed by the site manager’s efforts to promote use of the community room. In line with the social distancing required because of the Coronavirus pandemic, the amenity has become very well used for twice-weekly yoga sessions, family parties, a summer barbeque and Christmas craft event.
Rooftop worked closely Solihull Council during development of the Gables Close site. The Council quickly recognised the benefits of the group’s rigorous approach and invited it to take over the refurbishment of a second phase of plots to match the standards achieved on the first pitches. The second phase of seven homes was completed and handed over to families in 2018.
