Heading north to be closer to the vet & avoid driving tomorrow in the forecasted storms. V strange knowing that for the dog & probably for me, this is the last time we're leaving this town. I've no affection or loyalty to it but been here (reluctantly) nearly 2yrs & I don't belong anywhere else.

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It's short term vision. The council would lose more than they gained. Disabled ppl would instead shop online. Other visitors wouldn't come anymore. And disabled ppl, already crippled financially by costs of disability, care costs & facing benefit cuts, would face further not insubstantial costs. 6

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They describe current practice as "generous" in comparison to other local councils. Disabled ppl, ie the ones who are impacted, describe it as essential. Disabled ppl from other local areas specifically come here instead of using own local services because of the "generous" blue badge parking. 5

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That both Green & Lib Dem councillors believed that they could breach the public sector equality duty by removing accessibility aids, making life harder, more expensive, & reducing independence for disabled people is v disappointing. 4

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For disabled people in towns & cities who rely on a vehicle but have no allocated parking, their blue badge means they can park in council car parks close to their homes & they don't have the stress & worry of a parking ticket if their disability means they need longer or appointments over run. 3

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