Following the successful Rye Mobility Awareness Day in April, I’ve been working alongside Rother District Councillor Simon McGurk to advocate for improved accessibility in the town.
One of our key initiatives of installing drop-down curbs on the High Street is now moving forward and should be implemented soon, pending final confirmation from East Sussex County Council. See our previous article here.
In addition, I’ve been collaborating with A Rye Good Time creator, Arabella Ansar, to introduce a new Mobility Accessible category on the A Rye Good Time Town app. This feature helps disabled residents and visitors easily locate accessible shops, food and drink venues, leisure activities, parking, toilets, transport options, hair and beauty services, community centres, and more.
We’re also working on an Accessible Rye Town Map to help people with mobility challenges navigate the town and reach its landmarks more easily.
Looking ahead, I’m now forming a Rye Disabled Action Group. The goal of the group is to work with local councils to improve pathways, install more drop curbs, and address other barriers faced by disabled people, while preserving Rye’s unique charm.
If you’d like to be part of this initiative, please get in touch: 07584435732 or by
email daniellake8@hotmail.com
Together, we can make Rye a more inclusive and welcoming place for everyone!
