Issue - meetings

Purpose

To update the Cabinet Member on the work to make the seafront as accessible as possible so as many people can access this part of the city as possible.

The report was introduced by Gina Perryman, Access & Equality Advisor.

Josie Dalling added that officers are listening to as many views as possible in terms of finding a solution.  It was a good opportunity to do this currently with the new sea defences being considered, to really think about how those families can enjoy the beach and to get something in place. 

Councillor Pitt said the stakeholder Advisory Group met yesterday.  He had also spoken to Portsmouth Disability Forum around creating a bespoke stakeholders group, particularly bringing in people with learning disabilities, to ensure they are not just looking at access but accessibility for people with a wide range of disabilities. 

The opposition spokespeople thanked officers for looking into this and taking this forward. 

The Cabinet Member noted the report.