THE county council has responded to concerns from shoppers in Cotswold towns by asking shop owners to be considerate by not blocking pavements with A boards and items for sale.
Gloucestershire County Council says items placed in the street by businesses have been causing issues for some local people and visitors, in particular those who are visually impaired and pedestrians with mobility issues.
They say they are keen to support local businesses and are usually flexible when street furniture and A boards are not causing a hazard.
Councillor Vernon Smith, cabinet member for highways and flood said: “We work really hard to support Gloucestershire businesses wherever we can and we need them to do their bit too by making sure our roads and pavements are safe for everyone who uses them.”
The elderly, the disabled and those using mobility scooters particularly struggle with obstructions so the council is asking residents if they see a hazard on a footway or road to report it to the county council.
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