Thirty-three housing associations, local authorities and other providers are set to deliver around 600 new traveller pitches, as the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) confirmed successful organisations for Traveller Pitch Funding today.

A total of £47 million funding will be allocated to 71 projects around the country, and will support the provision of new traveller sites and new pitches on existing sites, as well as the improvement of existing pitches.

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A further £13 million remains available from the Traveller Pitch Funding Programme for additional allocations where schemes are progressed and are able to deliver, and provide good value for money. These will be operated on a rolling basis under which offers will be considered for their value for money, deliverability and meeting local need, as they are developed. Interested providers should contact their local HCA area office to discuss their proposals.

Deputy Chief Executive of the HCA, Richard Hill, said of the allocations: "One of our key aims is to provide homes where people want to live, and the travelling community is a part of that. We are pleased therefore to be able to confirm the funding allocations for this spending period and we will be continuing to work closely with our local partners to deliver the best solutions for this community where they are most needed."

(CD/GK)