Council welcomes government measures to make pavements safer
Local authorities are to be given new powers to crack down on pavement parking.
Councillor Majid Mahmood, cabinet member for environment and transport, welcomed the move.
“We welcome the government’s decision to grant councils new powers to keep pavements clear. These powers will help us make our pavements safer, more accessible and more inclusive for everyone who relies on them.
"We need to change the way we move goods and people around the city and be less reliant on private cars which is why our Birmingham Transport Plan encourages people to use active travel in their neighbourhoods.
"Inconsiderate and illegal pavement parking creates barriers to walking and cycling and for those who need mobility aids, and can contribute to road collisions.
"These new measures, which we have been pushing for, will go a long way to help communities move safely around the city."
Details of the measures can be found here.
