This Committee brings together representatives of councils across Essex and the Fire and Police Services to oversee the work of the Essex Traveller Unit to bring education, health and welfare services to Travellers and to supervise approved sites.

The primary functions of the ECTU are:

·        Fire safety inspections/advice on sites;

·        Improving education access/outcomes;

·        Improving Health and social care access/ outcomes;

·        Management of Essex County Council sites; Management of unauthorised encampments

Membership: Thirteen comprising;

· One Executive Councillor from each of the following Councils; Basildon, Castle Point, Chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon, Rochford, Tendring, Thurrock and Uttlesford; · One representative each from the Essex County Fire and Rescue Service & the Chief Constable of Essex Police; and

· Two Executive Councillors from Essex County Council (“the Council”)