A quick video showing illegal (& plain ignorant) features of Northern Quarter & #39;pedestrianisation& #39; according to the Equality Act 2010.

S.20(4) unlawful obstruction

S.20(3) failure to properly follow process

S.20(9) failure to correct it as soon as failure pointed out
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❌" title="Kreuzzeichen" aria-label="Emoji: Kreuzzeichen"> At the first crossing without ped lights, the kerb drop and tactiles on the opposite side of Lever Street are blocked

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❌" title="Kreuzzeichen" aria-label="Emoji: Kreuzzeichen"> Going straight on along Lever Street, to where the pedestrin lights crossing is, the dropped kerbs are blocked by benches, tables & rhinos
Disabled people with mobility issues have to either use the road or take a long diversion around the edge of Stevenson Square.

Disabled people who have high a higher risk to Covid must do the same.

Non-disabled people who want to socially distance must do the same.
When implementing these & #39;pedestrianisations& #39; or (beer gardenisation as more aptly described by @skylinermcr) @ManCityCouncil did not do an equality impact assessment. They also did not consult with the disability design reference group.
@ManCityCouncil were informed 2 weeks ago that what is currently in place is illegal.

I shall get the process going for a legal challenge using the Equality Act 2010 on Monday. Which I will win https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👏" title="Applaus-Zeichen" aria-label="Emoji: Applaus-Zeichen">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👏" title="Applaus-Zeichen" aria-label="Emoji: Applaus-Zeichen">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👏" title="Applaus-Zeichen" aria-label="Emoji: Applaus-Zeichen">

Alternatively you could just fix it over the weekend.
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