Liberal Democrat Councillor Sue Hunter has launched a petition calling for improvements to pavements in the Front Street shopping area of Acomb.  

The petition follows concerns about uneven and damaged paths on Front Street, particularly for elderly residents and those who use wheelchairs and mobility scoters. Cllr Hunter says over the years footpaths have been dug-up and re-laid and there is now a patchwork of different surfaces and levels with a number of broken flagstones and kerbstones.

Much of the pavement in the pedestrianised area is private, and the

campaign is calling on local business landlords to do their bit. The petition is part of a wider campaign by Westfield Lib Dem councillors to support Front Street and help to regenerate Acomb.

Cllr Sue Hunter, Liberal Democrat Councillor for Westfield, commented:

“I launched this petition in response to concerns from local residents about the state of the paths around the shops on Front Street. At the moment, the pavements can be a real hazard for elderly residents and those who use wheelchairs, mobility scooters or walking frames.

“Despite only recently launching the petition, I have already received a lot of local support from residents and businesses owners. I hope that more local people will sign the petition and back the campaign in the coming weeks.

“The is part of a wider effort to promote Front Street and make it more attractive in order to encourage residents to shop locally. The work of the traders group Acomb Alive! is continuing as we try to regain the community life that Acomb village once had and the area could have again.”

If you want to find out more information on the campaign and sign the petition go to: www.yorklibdems.org.uk/frontstreet