{"id":50424,"date":"2023-10-17T10:34:40","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T10:34:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chrisevansmp.com\/?p=50424"},"modified":"2023-10-17T10:34:40","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T10:34:40","slug":"chris-evans-mp-visits-guide-dogs-at-labour-party-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chrisevansmp.com\/chris-evans-mp-visits-guide-dogs-at-labour-party-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Chris Evans MP visits Guide Dogs at Labour Party Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chris Evans, Member of Parliament for Islwyn learned about the problems pavement parking and street clutter cause for people with sight loss when they met the charity Guide Dogs at Labour party conference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cars blocking pavements are one of the main barriers preventing people with sight loss from walking the streets safely, and in some cases can force people onto the road.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">YouGov polling on behalf of the charity Guide Dogs found nearly three-quarters (72%) of people surveyed said pavement parking is common in their area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In Wales, the Welsh Government places a high priority on enabling and encouraging more people to make everyday journeys on foot. However, this can only happen if the parking of vehicles on pavements is adequately controlled, therefore they are planning to give local councils extra powers to enforce the existing law.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 2021 Cardiff Council ran a pilot scheme where drivers were fined \u00a370 for parking on the pavement. Following the success of this the Welsh Government announced plans to give all local authorities the power to issue \u00a370 penalties for pavement parking. The consultation has been delayed until next year due to pressures being faced by local authorities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chris Evans MP<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">said:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2018It was great to meet with Guide Dogs at Labour Party Conference this year to discuss their \u2018Open the World\u2019 campaign to prevent pavement parking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pavements are fundamentally meant for people to use in safety and not intended to park vehicles. I know that pavement parking can be dangerous to pedestrians and can even lead to social isolation with some people fearful of leaving their home because it feels unsafe. It is even more dangerous for people with sight loss.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eleanor Briggs, Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns at Guide Dogs said:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8216;The message from the public and local councillors is clear; our streets are not safe because of cars blocking pavements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Parking on pavements is a nuisance for everyone, but potentially dangerous if you are a wheelchair user forced onto the road, pushing a child in a buggy or have sight loss and can\u2019t see traffic coming towards you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This daily threat can mean people can\u2019t safely get to work, education or to see friends. 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