Commitment to make streets more inclusive

Hull City Council has continued its support to make the streets more inclusive for people with visual impairments

Hull City Council has signed on to a charter that aims to make the city’s streets more inclusive for people with disabilities.

The agreement between the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and the council will run until 2029.

A commitment to reducing obstacles including road crossings, advertising boards and overgrown branches will be covered by the charter.

Councillor Jackie Dad, deputy leader of the city authority, said the document commits to “breaking down barriers” and increasing "the independence of disabled people”.

She said: “We know that for many disabled people getting to work, going shopping or heading out for the evening needs meticulous planning.

“We as a council can help by trying to ensure that we have an inclusive environment, where everyone feels safe, secure and able to participate fully in the life of the city.”

The council has worked with local organisations to write and sign up to the charter which is an update to a previous version.

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