Councillor Sykes and Councillor Hamblett are celebrating world Autism week, Councillor Hamblett who has Asperger’s Syndrome says “that such events shine a light on those with hidden disabilities and those who need a helping hand to get on with day-to-day life.”

World Autism Awareness Week is an internationally recognised day taking place on 2 April every year. In the week of 1 – 7 April surrounding this day, we encourage the public to take part in World Autism Awareness Week – a full seven days where people across the UK take part in activities to raise money and awareness for the National Autistic Society.