Liberal Democrat Councillors Diane Williamson and Hazel Gloster want to make our community centres more accessible. They are aiming to set aside funding and offer improved access for those with mobility issues. Councillor Williamson and Councillor Gloster are bringing forward a proposal to do just this to the 17 June Oldham Council meeting.
The motion requests Oldham Council to partner with: Age UK, Alzheimer’s Society, Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), Action on Hearing Loss and other charities to carry out assessment of buildings and shopping areas. Then, with the funding set aside the improvements will be made.
Councillor Williamson (right) says: “Covid-19 has pushed elderly and ‘at-risk’ people from our high streets. This motion aids those made vulnerable by Covid-19 to make an easier return to accessing what our communities have to offer.”
Councillor Gloster states: “We want to see the provision of ramps, hand rails, additions to entrances, removal of steps. These plus any necessary alterations needed to make our district shopping centres become more accessible.”
The Council meeting will be held on 17 June and starts at 6pm.