The Vale of White Horse Buildings Control department recently fenced off a passageway adjacent to the Co-op due to concerns about a dangerous gable end wall. This closure has also now impacted Pappy’s Afro Caribbean Takeaway, forcing the business to evacuate their premises temporarily.

The closure of the pavement and dropped kerb has reduced the options for those with disability scooters or wheelchairs.

The pavement on the other side of West St Helen Street has limited turning space. A disability scooter user lost their balance attempting to go that way and struck their head on the wall. So there is an urgent need for improved accessibility.

I rang Building Control at 15:00 today and am awaiting a call back.