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By MICHAEL YONG http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/Disability-groups-say-pedestrianisation-Boots/story-19443273-detail/story.html#axzz2Z5z8npTK DISABILITY groups have been telling town planners their thoughts on a revamp of Boots' corner. More than 30 people gathered at a special meeting with the Cheltenham Development Task Force to discuss its designs for the town centre. LOOKING TO THE FUTURE LOOKING TO THE FUTURE: An artist's impression of the Boots' corner re-development Four different proposals have been mooted for the space outside Starbucks, which aims to connect both halves of the town centre. Members of the groups met Wilf Tomaney, townscape manager for the borough council, and Jeremy Williamson, head of the task force, to discuss how the changes might affect them. Charities for the blind and partially sighted took part, including Royal National Institute of Blind People, the Gloucestershire County Association for the Blind, and National Star College. The task force had been asking for feedback on the civic space ideas as well as its proposed transport changes. Issues raised included the need for coloured coding of kerbs for partially sighted people and the need for more disabled parking nearby for people visiting the town. Michael Cooke, a personal learning mentor at the National Star College, said he appreciated the idea of a civic space. He added: "This has been a really important start for us, and what can be done through these designs to help people with different disabilities. "There is still some work to be done, to get people involved in the decision making process." Terry Smith, engagement manager for charity Guide Dogs, said: "It will be nice for us to set the precedence. We have the opportunity to be one of the first towns to make a pedestrianised area suitable for different people." Councillor Barbara Driver (C, Lansdown) was involved in the meeting. She said: "I believe we need to listen to our minority groups." Mr Williamson said he wanted to hear from as many different groups as possible on the plans. He added: "It is the start of a journey, and it's critical we listen to the information from these consultations. "As we are working on these schemes, we will go to as many different groups as possible." Read more: http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/Disability-groups-say-pedestrianisation-Boots/story-19443273-detail/story.html#ixzz2Z5zDLSub Follow us: @thisisglos on Twitter | thisisgloucestershire on Facebook