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SPORT London F1 race edges closer to reality


Prime Minister David Cameron has approved plans to hold motor sport events on the UK’s pub- lic roads for the first time, opening the door for the staging of a Formula One race in central London. Speaking at the open-


ing of a new Formula One Williams factory in Oxfordshire, Cameron said a new law will be brought in to allow all local authorities to host motor sports events. Local authorities cur-


rently have the power to authorise a road closure for sporting and leisure events on the highway, but are not allowed to close the road for a motor race or to suspend the Road Traffic Act. Tis means that any event on a public road has to obey speed limits and traf- fic signals, while the requirement for a vehicle to be road legal is also still in force. “We have a great tradition of motorsport


in this country,” Cameron said in his speech. “Today we’re bringing British motor rac- ing back to British roads, to benefit local


Martin Brundle driving an F1 car around London during a 2004 parade


communities. As part of our long-term eco- nomic plan, we are backing our world-leading motorsport industry to support jobs, enhance skills and help us build a resilient economy.” Around 9,000 motor sports events take


place each year in the UK, organised by Motor Sport Association clubs and the Auto Cycle Union clubs. However, most take place at pur- pose built venues or in remote, rural off-road locations. Details: http://lei.sr?a=Z9V4j


2012 Paralympics ‘transformed’ attitudes


Nearly 70 per cent of Britons feel attitudes towards disabled people have improved since the London 2012 Paralympics. Te figure comes from the


Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) Paralympic data from the ONS Opinions and Lifestyle Survey, which is part of a national, cross-sec- tional survey which conducts around 1,100 interviews each month and provides a snap- shot of views and opinions. According to Mike Penning,


former minister of state for disabled people, the changes in attitudes since 2012 have led to positive developments for disabled people in the UK. “London 2012 has helped lead to a transfor-


mation in the representation of, and attitudes towards, disabled people in Britain,” he said. “It has challenged mind-sets and leſt a pos-


itive lasting legacy. However, more still needs to be done to challenge perceptions.” Te London 2012 Games have also had a direct effect on participation levels in disability


Read Leisure Opportunities online: www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/digital Paralympic champion Jonnie Peacock – a star of the London 2012 Games


sport. Government statistics illustrate that there are now 315,000 more disabled people playing sport regularly than in 2005. Paralympic triple-gold medallist Sophie


Christiansen added: “London 2012 not only inspired a generation, it challenged the ideas of a generation about what disabled people were capable of. We all have unique talents and deserve the opportunity to fulfil our true potential.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=Q8m8R


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