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New access guide launched

Zena Gibbs (seated), Chair of Access in Seaford and Newhaven Committee; Tony Gibbs; Cllr Carla Butler; Cllr Bob Allen; Sue Dunkley, Access Officer, Lewes District Council.

 

The Seaford and Newhaven Access Guide was launched at the Hillcrest Centre in Newhaven by the Access in Seaford and Newhaven Committee.

The launch was attended by up to 80 guests including the Mayor of Newhaven, Councillor Carla Butler, and the deputy mayor of Seaford, Councillor Bob Allen. 

The Seaford and Newhaven Access Guide provides details of shops, restaurants, cafes, pubs and other services in the two towns. 

The guide indicates the suitability for disabled people - both those with mobility problems including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters and people with sight or hearing problems.

The guide will be of use to residents and visitors alike who find it difficult to find accessible services such as hairdressers with ramped access or a restaurant with a Braille menu.

At the launch, Zena Gibbs, Chair of the Access in Seaford and Newhaven Committee, said: "It is hoped that the Guide as well as helping disabled people will also be a wake-up call to businesses in the area in relation to disabled access. 

"The Disability Discrimination Act requires that shops and public buildings take reasonable steps to make their premises and services accessible to disabled people."

The Guide is available free of charge from local Tourist Information Centres.

 

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