Residents with visual impairments are being sought to help boost accessibility in a West Twickenham park.

The council's Friendly Parks for All project is looking at improving Kneller Gardens.

Last year a survey was carried out to understand how residents who are blind or who have visual impairments use the borough's parks and open spaces, what the barriers are to visiting them and what the council can do to help.

Using this information, the parks team are beginning the design phase of the Kneller Gardens project and are looking to bring together a small group and their carers to discuss the proposals. This will happen remotely and will be key to making Kneller Gardens more accessible.

Cllr Julia Neden-Watts is chair of the council's Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Services Committee

She said: "Our parks and open spaces should be open and accessible for everyone to enjoy. The Friendly Parks for All project aims to understand the barriers to spending time in parks and provide tailored interventions to overcome these barriers.

"Proposed improvements in Kneller Gardens include developing sensory infrastructure such as sensory trails, sculptures and planting.

"Working with the people these changes will benefit is vital so please help if you can!"

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If you know of someone who might be willing to help, please email [email protected] or call 020 8401 6837.