Changing Places campaign petitions decision makers

January 2010

Member organisations of the Changing Places Consortium have petitioned decision makers in Westminster and Holyrood to change building regulations to make Changing Places toilets compulsory in big public places.

In London in December, Craig Kelly  ('Strictly Come Dancing') with the help of local campaigners, including Rosemary and Hollie McLean (pictured), delivered a giant toilet roll representing the over 18,000 people who signed the petition, to the building regulations minister, Lord McKenzie.

Lord McKenzie commented: "I was very happy to meet the delegation today to hear about their campaign on this important issue. The government will listen carefully to their views when considering what future changes we can make to the building regulations."

In Edinburgh, Pamis representing the Changing Places Consortium is now in discussions with the Scottish Parliament following their petition to Holyrood. 

• Find out more about the Changing Places campaign and how you can get involved