A new accessible toilet has opened in a city park.
The facility, a Changing Places toilet, in St Ann’s Well Gardens, Hove, is complete with a hoist, adjustable changing bench, height-adjustable sink and extra space.
It is designed for people who are unable to use a standard accessible toilet and need the assistance of carers.
Accessible with a radar key, the toilet will be open between 10am to 6pm during the summer, and from 10am to 4pm during the winter.
It has been installed thanks to grant funding provided by the government with support from Brighton and Hove City Council, in association with Muscular Dystrophy UK.
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Another Changing Places toilet is due to open in Preston Park, Brighton, in the coming weeks while another was opened at the One Garden Brighton in Stanmer Park earlier this year.
The council said these are among a string of improvements to park facilities, including:
- A revamp of the facilities at Ovingdean Undercliff due to start on Monday, October 7, which will also see the introduction of new family rooms with baby changing
- Continued work to improve the toilets at Goldstone Villas, Hove, which includes improving the accessible toilet and refurbishing both men’s and women’s toilets to include family rooms, baby change facilities and cubicles with grab rails, set to reopen in late autumn
- The MacLaren at The Level has been redeveloped into a split-use café and public toilet which we will open once a new café operator has been found.
- The Colonnade on Brighton seafront will be refurbished as part of phase 3 of the refurbishment programme, with works starting next year.
Councillor Tim Rowkins, cabinet member for environment and net zero, said: “I’m so happy to see these new facilities at St Ann’s Well Gardens and Preston Park.
“Changing Places toilets are a lifeline for so many people and their families – it’s vital we make sure our parks and open spaces are accessible for everyone.
“Toilet facilities the city can be proud of is a priority for us. Residents and visitors deserve excellent facilities which are open all year round and that’s what we have been delivering."
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