In 2019 East Preston Parish Council refurbished the toilet block in the Village Hall car park and the Disability Action Group raised funds to provide equipment for a hoist assisted toilet with disabled access.  We raised the money over three years by running quiz nights, stalls and tombola's at local events, and received donations from local businesses, organisations and individuals through our crowdfunding page.  Unfortunately, the present door is rather heavy for an unaccompanied wheelchair user; the Parish Council is aware of our concerns and are currently seeking a solution.

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An ongoing project is compiling a survey of East Preston, highlighting the problem areas that people with disabilities and mobility problems face regarding access and safety issues, e.g. uneven paths, insufficient or uneven dropped kerbs, paths with overhanging shrubbery, heavy doors making shops inaccessible and many other problems.  If you have experienced any access or safety problems yourself please contact us.

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REACH THE BEACH - Access for All

Many people in East Preston support our vision of having a boardwalk constructed at the end of Sea Road with a viewing platform/seating area, to enable those with mobility problems to enjoy the beach and sea views and improve access for all.  Plans were originally drawn up in 2014 but rejected by Arun District Council at that time on the basis of insufficient structural information. 

This project is at last going ahead with revised plans drawn up by Roy Allen, planning permission obtained and fund raising underway.  For further information please contact SeaRoadBeachAccess@icloud.com.  

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FUTURE PROJECTS​

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• To update an access guide to shops and amenities in East Preston.

• Road/Pavement Improvements:  To identify improvements needed in the Village to ensure safety for the disabled and to liaise with the appropriate authorities.          

       

PLEASE COME ALONG TO ONE OF OUR MEETINGS AND FIND OUT MORE. YOU DON'T HAVE TO HAVE A DISABILITY, JUST AN INTEREST IN MAKING OUR VILLAGE MORE ACCESSIBLE.