By DAVID MARSH THE walks and trails at a new Leeds country park are undergoing an "access audit" to make sure they meet the needs of disabled people.

Leeds City Council’s parks and countryside officer has already checked the Kirkstall-Farnley trail in the West Leeds Country Park and similar work will be done on five other trails.

Coun Andrew Carter (Con, Calverley and Farsley), who chairs the West Leeds Country Park and Green Gateway Group, said: "I feel it is very important that this magnificent country park is available and accessible to all, so I am really pleased that the trails are being audited.

"Any necessary changes will be put in place to enable disabled users to pursue their hobbies and enjoy all the country park has to offer." He added: "Work is continuing to mark the circular trail and places of interest. More prominent improvements will be made including landscaping of parks and the refurbishment of playgrounds and skate parks." Once the audit is completed, leaflets detailing disabled access into the park will be produced..

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