Disabled people who live in or visit Bromsgrove
need better access to Bromsgrove’s shops and public
buildings. In 2010, we asked for views on the idea of
an award scheme to recognise shops and businesses who
provide excellent access and customer service for disabled people
across Bromsgrove.
We would like to thank everyone who responded to this
consultation. In total we had over 230 replies, all very positive
overwhelmingly in favour of such an award. You can read the summary
of those responses here -
Disabled Access Awards - analysis of replies 
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Nominations for the 2011-2012 Bromsgrove No Barriers Disabled
Access Awards closed on 13th May. We received over 20
nominations for 14 businesses and service providers in Bromsgrove
ranging from retail outlets, sports centres to market traders and
day care providers. The nominations were considered by a panel of
disabled volunteers who visited those businesses nominated or
contacted them for further information to confirm the nominations
received.
The panel met on 20th June 2011 to agree the final list of award
winners who were presented with thier awards by the Civic Head
of the Council, Councillor Mrs C Spencer, on Saturday 25th
June.
The award winners were:
These awards give recognition to those who
make positive efforts to assist disabled people and demonstrate to
disabled customers that those businesses or services are accessible
to them.
A new round of nominations will be invited in June 2012
for the 2012-2013 awards (the awards last for 12
months).
The Awards Ceremony will be on 1st October. Further details will
be available in due course.
An Access Guide for Bromsgrove is under development which will
show the businesses and service providers who have been
awarded recognition under the Bromsgrove “No Barriers” -
Disabled Access Awards Scheme.
For any queries and further information contact the Customer
Service Centre on 
01527 881288 or email
equalities@bromsgrove.gov.uk
