Councillor Paul Deach to move that
“this Council RESOLVES that, in order for residents of all abilities/disabilities to be able to access the borough's services, facilities and infrastructure
(i) the Council will consider accessibility where applicable in all aspects of its decisions relating to resident facing public services/facilities so that all residents can benefit from such services regardless of ability/disability;
(ii) the Council will aspire to make the Borough an accessibility exemplar; and
(iii) any development approved by this council should consider accessibility where applicable and in accordance with Council policy as a component part in respect of any community gains.
Minutes:
It was moved by Councillor Paul Deach and seconded by Councillor Pat Tedder that
“this Council RESOLVES that, in order for residents of all abilities/disabilities to be able to access the borough's services, facilities and infrastructure
(i) the Council will consider accessibility where applicable in all aspects of its decisions relating to resident facing public services/facilities so that all residents can benefit from such services regardless of ability/disability;
(ii) the Council will aspire to make the Borough an accessibility exemplar; and
(iii) any development approved by this council should consider accessibility where applicable and in accordance with Council policy as a component part in respect of any community gains.”
It was moved by Councillor Victoria Wheeler that the motion be amended by removing the words “where applicable” from (i) and amending (iii) by replacing “should” with “will have”. As Councillor Paul Deach indicated his agreement with these changes the motion was amended without vote.
In response to a proposal from Cllr Rodney Bates, the Council indicated its support for arranging a workshop for Members at which they could discuss practical ways of enacting the motion.
RESOLVED that, in order for residents of all abilities/disabilities to be able to access the borough's services, facilities and infrastructure
(i) the Council will consider accessibility in all aspects of its decisions relating to resident facing public services/facilities so that all residents can benefit from such services regardless of ability/disability;
(ii) the Council will aspire to make the Borough an accessibility exemplar; and
(iii) any development approved by this council will have considered accessibility where applicable and in accordance with Council policy as a component part in respect of any community gains.