The first phase of consultation focussed on the 5 principles that, if approved, will help shape an Executive report in October 2023.
- Return to previous access - to revert to the Blue Badge accessibility measures that were in place before November 2021.
- City centre events - some events may require Blue Badge access to be suspended at times (for example during the Christmas Markets).
- Recognising security risks - the Police will have power to lock down all access to the city centre using an Anti-Terrorism Traffic Regulation Order.
- Finding solutions - if the Council Executive agrees to restore Blue Badge access through the new hostile vehicle barriers, then the council will work with badge holders on how to achieve this.
- Longer term improvements - we're committed to considering and implementing longer-term improvements to accessibility in the city.
All responses will be collated to inform a decision at the Council Executive meeting in October 2023.
The consultation closed on Monday 18 September 2023.
