I have written to MSPs, MPs and Scottish ministers, including the Minister for Transport, who all tell me that this is a Local Government issue and that they cannot intervene.
The petition stems from my experience with East Dunbartonshire Council with whom I have tried to engage during the past 15 months over a proposed Shared Space Scheme in Kirkintilloch without success. As a member of the National Federation of the Blind I am able to get information on the many schemes throughout the country and I have informed all local Councillors on a regular basis of all the many accidents which have taken place where schemes have been introduced.
I have the support of East Dunbartonshire Visibly Impaired peoples Forum, The National Federation of the blind, The RNIB, The Access Panel, The Scottish Disabled Equality Forum, Visibility, Deaf Blind Scotland, Guide Dogs UK, All the local traders, Parents whose children attend local schools, together with 99% of the public, yet we are being ignored.