I would like to request the following information from the council:

1. Does the council collect data on how many of its residents are living full-time in a caravan?
No.

The following external data source may assist. (indicates 505 occupied caravans and 140 unoccupied at time of census)
Data released 1 Feb 2023

CT1250_2011 Census - Dwelling occupancy by dwelling type by accommodation type of dwelling - Office for National Statistics https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/housing/adhocs/15511ct12502011censusdwellingoccupancybydwellingtypebyaccommodationtypeofdwelling

2. If yes, what is the most recent data on how many such residents there are? Please specify the time period for which this figure applies, and any relevant detail on how it was calculated – eg. is it number of residents or number of households?
Not applicable.

3. Is it known what proportion of caravan dwellers are from Gypsy or Traveller communities? If yes, please specify the proportion.
No. The following published information, may be of relevance.

Wokingham Borough Council Gypsy and Traveller and Travelling Showperson Accommodation Assessment
https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/sites/wokingham/files/2023-09/Wokingham%20GTAA%202023%20Final%20report%20August%202023%20%28accessible%29_0.pdf

4. If data is not formally collected on residents living full-time in a caravan, is the council aware of whether there are any such residents locally?
Yes.

5. Has the council ever used caravans to temporarily accommodate people who would otherwise be homeless? If so, how many people are currently housed in this way?
No.

6. Does the council have strategic plans which incorporate the use of caravans as temporary accommodation?
Do not hold this information.

7. Is the council taking any actions to assure itself of the electrical safety of caravans being used as dwellings? If yes, please briefly detail the types of actions being taken.
Site electrical safety considered during routine private sector caravan site inspections.
Individual caravan electrical safety considered during service request related to rented caravans.

8. In the past 12 months, has the council offered caravan dwellers any specific advice or support on electrical safety in their vehicle?
Do not hold this information.

9. Does the council collect any information on a) how caravan dwellers are accessing electricity and b) which electrical items they are using? If so, please share details.
Information not collected.

10. Into the remit of which a) councillor/s and b) officer/s does the wellbeing and safety of caravan dwellers fall?
Various/any depending on the nature of wellbeing and /or safety of caravan dwellers, eg. Childrens, Adults social care and health, Public Health, Community Safety and Enforcement.