Local Government

As local authorities face cuts to budgets in this tough financial climate, there's a real danger that blind and partially sighted people are the victims of ever diminishing and restricted vital services.

However, this doesn't have to be the case.

We want to hear where cuts are happening, and show how councils can put the needs of blind and partially sighted people central to their planning even in the most austere times.

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Council elections 2013

Local elections are taking place around England in May 2013. Now is the time to contact your local councillor and ask them what steps are being taken in your area to protect the services, resources, amenities and matters which are important to you.

Protect your local services

Local authorities have the potential to transform the lives of blind and partially sighted people, even in the toughest times. Act now to call on your councillor to protect services for people with sight loss.

Report a local cut

How are spending cuts affecting you? We want to keep track of what's happening, to make sure blind and partially sighted people aren't getting a raw deal.

Last updated: 6 March 2013

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