Disabled candidates grant scheme to return for 2019 local elections

Relaunch welcomed, but there are calls for expansion to help address under-representationPeople with disabilities are to be offered thousands of pounds to help them run for elected office in next year’s council elections as part of an effort to tackle under-representation in town halls.Grants averaging £4,000 will be made available to some to cover costs of campaign expenses including specialist transport, screen reader software, sign language interpretation and braille transcription