Sixth new Changing Places toilet officially opened
A new Changing Places Toilet (CPT) has been officially opened in Hotham Park in Bognor Regis this week.
Attendees at the ceremony included, the Chair of Arun District Council, Cllr Dr James Walsh, Chair of the Environment Committee, Cllr Sue Wallsgrove, along with Cllr Claire Needs and Cllr Jeanette Warr.
This is the sixth Changing Places toilet to be installed in the Arun district. Our thanks go to Sloane and Brown and PWM the contractors that have helped us deliver the Hotham Park CPT . The others are located at The Wave Leisure Centre, Littlehampton, Arun Leisure Centre, Bognor Regis, The Wildfowl and Wetland Centre, Arundel, Crown Yard, Arundel and The Street in Rustington.
A further two are planned for Littlehampton Seafront, and the Alexandra Theatre transformation.
Cllr Walsh said: “We are delighted to be opening another CPT facility in Arun. Facilities like these are vital to ensure inclusivity for disabled people living in the district and will also make our district more inviting for visitors who are disabled. They allow those with accessibility requirements to enjoy places and days out with fewer worries.”
The council was awarded £227,000 grant funding towards the facilities, match-funded by the council at a cost of over £300,000.
Changing Places toilets are larger accessible toilets for disabled people, with equipment such as hoists, curtains, adult-sized changing benches and space for carers. They can also be used by people with hidden disabilities who have a disability or health condition that is not visible.
Over a quarter of a million people in the UK require these Changing Places facilities to enable them to get outside and enjoy activities many people take for granted.
The Hotham Park and Crown Yard CPTs require a fob for access. To acquire one, please contact info@arun.gov.uk or call 01903 737754.
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