Cut it Back Campaign
Sight Loss Councils logo – A vision for change
Sight Loss Councils and Thomas Pocklington Trust are encouraging residents to cut back any trees, shrubs or hedges that overhang pavements to help keep them clear for pedestrians.
We are also encouraging people to report it as overgrown vegetation, foliage and over-hanging branches are a hazard for blind and partially sighted (BPS) people. It causes injuries and prevents BPS people from navigating safely and independently.
Join us in our #CutItBack campaign.
Find out more at: www.sightlosscouncils.org.uk/CutItBack
A template letter for local authorities is situated on the Sight Loss Council website. You can use this and amend accordingly to make contact with your local authority.
Verity from York who is registered blind“When I am out, I am always coming across branches and bushes encroaching the pavement, which can be really dangerous for me. Not long ago, I was walking and was hit in the face by an overhanging branch. It narrowly missed my eye and caused a graze all down my face. It would make such a difference to me if people could cut back their vegetation.”
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