Access Liaison Group
Terms of Reference
Revised October 2006
Name:
· The name of the group will be the Access Liaison Group
Area of Benefit:
· Disabled people who either work, and or live in Sheffield, or who come to visit the wide range of facilities that Sheffield has to offer
Aims:
· To champion the interests of disabled people on matters of access
· To challenge constructively, where necessary, any policy, project or other work/activity, presenting barriers to access
· In conjunction with officers and Councillors, together with any others, who play a part in achieving and providing an accessible environment, advise Sheffield City Council and community, on the provision of a balanced level of access for all disabled people
· To monitor progress towards a fully accessible environment
Implementation:
· The group will achieve this by:
· Examining and commenting on relevant Planning/Building Regulations, Public Entertainment Licence applications and other proposals affecting the environment
· Assisting in the provision of advice and the setting of standards
· Monitoring compliance with access standards and guidelines
Membership:
· The Group will consist of representatives from:
· The disabled community
· Sheffield City Council Officers
· Councillors
Council’s Undertaking:
The advice given by the Group will be the primary, local authoritative source of information and advice as to the views and opinions of disabled people in Sheffield. Any group or individual may of course comment or write to the Council on any matter independently, but the opinions expressed will be taken into account in the same way as would any other group or individual’s comment and not as a definitive view on the matter under discussion.
Where a major development proposal demands more widespread consultation, individuals and groups with an interest in the proposal will be consulted, and their views will be given appropriate weight in the overall context of the consultation process.