Community directory

Welwyn Hatfield Access Group

Venue: Hazel Grove Community Centre.
Times: Monday-Friday 10.00am-3.30pm (Office).

The group is working to eliminate physical, attitudial and communication access barriers for disabled and limited mobility people working in partnership with District and County Councils, local service providers and retailers to empower all people irrespective of their disability.

We review all planning applications submitted to Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council to ensure current legislation and best practice are part of all new developments, both commercial and residential.

We are available to undertake access audits of premises, pre-submission advisory service for planning applications.

Group Publications:
* Access Directory for Hatfield
* Access Directory for Welwyn Garden City includes full access data for every retail and service provider in the town, plus the locations of disabled parking bays and dropped kerbs (produced Jan 2006)
* Bringing the DDA to life - Reference Manual for Retailers/Service providers
* Transport leaflet for those who have difficulty accessing public transport
* Group Information leaflet

Accessibility: Level entry, hearing loop, big button phone, no accessible WC.

Registered charity number: 1089866