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Tube & Rail · CroydonCroydon Council to end new discretionary Freedom Pass applications
Croydon Council is proposing to close its discretionary Disabled Persons Freedom Pass scheme to new applicants. The move is intended to save money as part of a wider financial strategy, though critics warn of increased isolation for vulnerable residents.
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Projects · LondonMayor's disability plan criticised for lack of ambition
The Mayor of London's first strategy for deaf and disabled Londoners has drawn criticism for not being ambitious enough. While the plan includes measures for housing, transport, jobs, and public services, one assembly member stated it lacked the necessary scale and investment.
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