A-boards in city centre pose risk says Sight Concern

COUNCILLORS donned special glasses that mimic blindness to walk through the city centre and find out the risks posed by too many A-boards.

The walk came after concerns were raised that the number of A-boards and other hazards outside businesses are making it difficult for disabled people to navigate the city centre safely.

Sight Concern Worcestershire says the boards – often used for advertising – form a barrier to an otherwise clear pathway, and can also cause canes to become trapped and in some cases break.

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