RUNNYMEDE ACCESS LIAISON GROUP

APPENDIX 'B2'

Approved May 2000

1) NAME	4) MEETINGS AND OFFICERS
2) AIMS	5) SUB-COMMITTEES & WORKING PARTIES
3) MEMBERSHIP	6) CONTACT

CONSTITUTION

NAME
The name shall be Runnymede Access Liaison Group (hereafter called the 'Access Group').

AIMS
The aims of the 'Access Group' shall be to consider the access needs of disabled people in Runnymede and:

To assess those needs and to advise the Borough Council how best to address them.

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To offer advice to the Borough Council and other organisations on the means of improving existing and the provision of new facilities.

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To provide the Borough Council and other organisations with a body of opinion reflecting the views of disabled people.

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To assist with the dissemination of information and encourage the use of available facilities.

To promote a dialogue between disabled people and the Borough Council, County Council, Area Health Authority and other bodies representing the interests of disabled people.

MEMBERSHIP
The Membership of the 'Access Group' shall be open to individuals, organisations, groups and community associations, representing disabled people or wishing to co-operate in achieving all the objectives in the 'Access Group'.

The Access Group shall consist of :

Two councillors from Runnymede Borough Council and also those Councillors appointed by council to attend the Surrey Access Forum.

Individuals representing the following impairments:

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visually impaired
hearing impaired
wheelchair users
ambulant disabled
elderly disabled
learning dificulties
mental heath difficulties

One representative from the following organisations:

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Runnymede Sports Council
Runnymede Association of Arts
Surrey or Runnymede PHAB
Runnymede Voluntary Service Council
Age Concern Runnymede
DAIR
Surrey Access Forum

One representative from specialist or advisory organisations,including:

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Surrey County Council's Social Services Department
Bournewood NHS Trust
White Lodge Centre
Age Concern Runnymede
Runnymede Community Mental Health Team
Local Special Schools
North West Surrey Association of disabled people
Surrey User Network
Elmbridge and Runnymede Talking News

One representative from local Community Association including:

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New Haw Community Association
Addlestone Community Association
Virginia Water Community Association
Local Charitable Organisations such as Rotary Clubs or Rotoract

One representative from national and regional bodies representing disabled interests such as the English Federation of Disabled Sport and Surrey Disabled Sport Forum.

Officer Representatives from Runnymede Borough Council's Services including:

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Leisure Services
Planning Services
Highway Services
The Access Officer
Community Services

MEETINGS AND OFFICERS
The 'Access Group' shall apoint annually from 1 May:

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a Chairman
a Vice-Chairman
a Secretary

SUB-COMMITTEES AND WORKING PARTIES
The 'Access Group' shall have the power to appoint Sub-Committees or working Parties as and when necessary,
the members of which may include advisors who are not necessarily members of the 'Access Group'.

CONTACT

Jonathan L. Fisher
10 Runnymede Court
High Street
Egham
Surrey TW20 9AA

Tel. 01784 435622
Or by e-mail jlf@jlfisher.demon.co.uk