Plans to help blind or partially sighted residents in Angus around pavement obstacles have been announced by the local council.

A street charter compiled by the local authority aims reduce the everyday hazards faced by those with sight conditions.

Advertising boards, bollards, bins, cars parked on pavements and 'shared space' schemes are among the most common, say sight loss charities RNIB Scotland and Guide Dogs Scotland.

Sandra Wilson, chairwoman of RNIB Scotland, who has sight loss herself, said: "This is welcome news for blind and partially sighted people with sight loss.

"We hope more councils will follow Angus in agreeing a street charter. We know streets can't always be free of clutter. But we can do more to make them accessible.

"A street charter can be flexible enough to take into account the local geography, characteristics and features of an area, while at the same time being shaped by the knowledge of people most affected.

"We are calling on all local authorities to engage with residents with sight loss and put accessibility at the heart of local planning."