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> From: Graham Findlay[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2004 11:57
> To: Mary Gwynne (E-mail)
> Subject: FW: historic building/DDA: Ledbury Market Hall
>
> > Has anyone on Accessibuilt has heard or knows about this building? I
> picked it up via BBC News online on 30th March. I was wondering if anyone
> had details of the proposed design solutions . Story as follows:
> >
> > </TBODY></DIV></TBODY><!-- E IIMA -->Thousands of people in Ledbury have
> won their battle to stop an historic market hall from being modernised. > > Plans were put forward for a lift and a new staircase in the town's
> Market Hall in line with new legislation about access for disabled people.
>
> > The £100,000 scheme prompted a 7,000-signature petition and fears that
> the hall would have to close if it could not comply with the rules.
> > It has since been decided not to go ahead with the plans.
> > Both the Disability Rights Commission and English Heritage have said it
> would not be reasonable to deny entry for everyone simply because it could
> not be made accessible to those with disabilities.
> > "Wonderful news"
> > Wheelchair user Dave Hewlock said it was wonderful news for the town. > > "I've been a wheelchair user for 30 years and I wouldn't want that
> building destroyed just to get me in," he told BBC Hereford and Worcester.
>
> > "I shall never be able to get into the building but I'm really pleased
> that sense has prevailed."
> > The building, which is in the centre of Ledbury, is a traditional
> medieval market hall built on wooden stilts with a sheltered area
> underneath. <!-- E BO -->
> >
> >
> > Graham Findlay
> > Access Officer
> > Disability Wales/Anabledd Cymru, Wernddu Court, Caerphilly Business
> Park, Van Road, Caerphilly, CF83 3ED
> >
> > Tel: 02920 887325
> > Fax:02920 888702
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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