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MIDSOMER NORTON LIFE
Wheelchair & Pushchair Access in Midsomer Norton
M
idsomer Norton Town Council has always been keen for all its residents to be able to enjoy as much of the town as possible. Many steps have been taken to ensure better access to as many of the town's public areas as possible. However, it had been reported to us that there was an issue with access to the Town Park, because of the lack of dropped kerbs in the area. Councillor Steve Plumley contacted B&NES Council and arranged to meet with one of their officers, along with Councillor Mike Moxham for some practical advice, to discuss suitable locations. B&NES Council granted permission for the works to go ahead, and the dropped kerbs have now been installed, making it easier for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and pushchairs to access the Town Park and the Somer Centre. Another area that was notified to us as proving difficult to access, was the entrance to Hayes Road, as there was not enough room to negotiate the bars. The bars in Hayes Road have reportedly been an issue for years but it was recently brought to our attention again by a resident. The bars were so close together as to not allow some of the newer children’s buggies and mobility scooters to
get through. Councillors Steve Plumley and Mike Moxham again met up with the B&NES Council's Highway Inspector, and they have now installed new bars with an increased space between them to make access into and out of Hayes Road much easier. We would like to thank B&NES Council and their officers for their assistance in making the areas more accessible.
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