Broken paving stones, pavement cyclists and speeding cars are making it difficult for disabled people to walk the streets of London. Reports show that seven in ten people interviewed for the Liveable London report (from charity , Living Streets, 31 - 33 Bondway, London SW8 1SJ) said broken paving caused them a problem, while six in ten named cyclists who rode on pavements. London Mayor, Ken Livingstone, who launched the report, said: "Creating pleasant streets, accessible to all, and where people feel safe, is vital in sustaining the vitality of local neighbourhoods - Source; Disability Now, Regional News; page 11

Overview of the Code of Practice commencing 27 May 2002, which sets out the duties placed by Part III of DDA95 on service providers. Explains three stages in whch the duties are being introduced; which services are covered by the Act and into which three main areas the duty to make reasonable adjustments for the disabled falls - Source; Property Law, page 2-5

A recent survey has found that 67 per cent of wheelchair users waited three years to be rehoused in suitable accommodation and 41 per cent waited more than five years, according to a report by John Grooms Housing Association - Source; Disability Now, News; page 8

Presents the findings of a survey carried out to discover how building control officers felt about Part M of the Building Regulations and its implications - Source; Building Control, page 15-17

Issues affecting both landlord and tenants of premises where works need to be carried out to comply with the s21(2). Discusses the issue of landlord's granting tenants consent to other premises, and provides five conditions that landlords can reasonablty impose - Source; Property Week, page 33-34

In recognition of its dedication to the provision of an innovative construction cost management consultancy service, leading firm of Chartered Surveyors, Accessable Advice, has been selected by East Midland Business News to receive the prestigious Annual Services to Industry Award for 2002. Having been successful in receiving the Annual Services to Industry Award, a distinguishing factor which ranks Nottingham based Accessable Advice amongst the best, it is hoped that this will demonstrate a seal of approval to its prospective clients - Source; East Midlands Business News, front page

Looks at the reasons for recent conferences and publications on disabled access to buildings. Main items covered by are Part M of the Building  Gegulations BS8300 and the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, all aof which change the perceptions of provision for the disabled., defining an accesible building, highlighting obligations and giving advice on complocity with new ledgislations - Source; Facilities Management, page 12-13

The formal  Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Code of Practice: Rights of Access, Goods, Facilties, Services and Premises. London (Issued by the National Disability Council) and published by the Stationery Office, 2002 ISBN 0117028606