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Shared space schemes must be halted, mayor’s commissioner told

By John Pring on 21st March 2019 Category: Transport

Shared space schemes must be halted, mayor’s commissioner told
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A disabled campaigner has told London’s walking and cycling commissioner that all shared space street developments should be halted because they are too dangerous for disabled and older people. Dr Tom Pey (pictured, second from left), chief executive of the Royal […]

Protesters demand end to shared space ‘no go zones’

By John Pring on 7th September 2017 Category: Transport

Protesters demand end to shared space ‘no go zones’
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Campaigners from across the country gathered outside parliament this week to call for an end to unsafe “shared space” street designs, which risk turning public spaces into “no go zones” for many disabled and older people. The protest (pictured) was organised […]

MPs hear of government’s failures on accessible housing

By John Pring on 20th October 2016 Category: Housing

MPs hear of government’s failures on accessible housing
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A parliamentary inquiry has been told of the government’s failure to deal with the severe shortage of accessible housing, and other problems disabled people continue to face in accessing the built environment. The women and equalities committee yesterday (Wednesday) published written […]

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