Environment

Access

The Access Officer gives advice and assistance on issues affecting people with disabilities.

Information offered includes the design of ramps, accessible WCs, induction loops, dropped kerbs, tactile paving, street furniture and general accessibility of the built environment.

Access Groups

There are a number of active Access Groups in the area who work with various authorities in an endeavour to reduce discrimination against the disabled and to increase awareness of their particular problems. The Access Officer assists whenever possible.

Please contact Building Control for further information.

View information on disability legislation.

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