A-boards in city centre pose risk says Sight Concern

Cllr Karen Lewing and Cllr Matthew Jenkins with a sight concern volunteer Photo Credit: Sight Concern Worcestershire

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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