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From a Government Press release<\/a><\/strong><\/span> – <\/span>New local powers to keep pavements clear for those who rely on them most.\u00a0 Local councils will be given the power to crack down on problem pavement parking.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Department for Transport<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Lilian Greenwood MP<\/a><\/dd>\n
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  • keeping pavements clear helps parents with pushchairs,\u00a0wheelchair users and blind or partially sighted people travel more safely and independently<\/li>\n
  • local\u00a0leaders know their streets best and will intend on being given the power to\u00a0take action\u00a0where pavement parking causes the greatest problems locally<\/li>\n
  • this\u00a0locally-led\u00a0approach supports\u00a0the government\u2019s drive\u00a0to make transport and public spaces more accessible, improving safety while recognising local parking needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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