Council Asks: ‘How Accessible Are Our Services?’ – Workshop To Be Held

Published on: 11 Mar, 2013
Updated on: 11 Mar, 2013

Guildford Borough Council wants to know your views about the accessibility of council services for those with physical mobility impairment?

To assist in obtaining the views of local residents the Guildford Access Group is inviting members of the public to a workshop on Wednesday, March 13, to find out.

The informal meeting will take place between 10am and 12noon at the Park Barn Centre. Anyone with an interest or experience of using services with a physical impairment is encouraged to come along and share their views.

The session will take the form of a number of focus groups. Those who attend will discuss certain topics including, how accessible the council services and venues are and to propose changes that could improve the situation.

Jenny Teagle, of Guildford Access Group, said: “We want to get the public to help us draw up a list of suggestions as to how the council could improve their services and facilities for people with physical impairment. The Access Group has been successful in lobbying the council for change and we would now like to involve more people from the local community.”

Stephen Mansbridge, Leader of the council, added: “We welcome input and feedback from local people. Their suggestions will form part of our action plan on equalities.”