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# Official opening for new Changing Places toilet facility in Lichfield
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/official-opening-for-new-changing-places-toilet-facility-in-lichfield/
- Published: 2023-05-26T06:10:00.000Z
- Updated: 2023-05-26T06:15:23.000Z
- Description: The ribbon has been cut to officially open a new accessible toilet facility in Lichfield.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:01, News

The ribbon has been cut to officially open a new accessible toilet facility in Lichfield.

The former public toilet block at the corner of Bird Street and Swan Road includes features such as an adult-sized height-adjustable changing bench, ceiling track hoist system and space for assistants.

Alongside the Changing Places facility – which will require a radar key to open – a separate unisex toilet has also been created within the block which is accessible daily from 7am to 5pm.

The deputy leader of Lichfield District Council, Cllr Andy Smith, said:

> “I am delighted that a second Changing Places toilet has opened in Lichfield.  
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> “Many thousands of people visit the city and Beacon Park each year and it is essential that we do whatever we can to make them accessible to everyone.  
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> “Changing Places are designed to meet the needs of disabled people and have a positive effect on their lives and I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the delivery of this latest facility in Lichfield.”   
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> Cllr Andy Smith, Lichfield District Council

Tony Clough MBE, who campaigns for the installation of Changing Places facilities, attended the opening with his father, and sister Julie who is disabled. 

> “These places are vitally important. They give people the opportunity to enjoy a whole day out rather than just a few hours and remove the need to change a disabled person on a dirty floor.  
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> “I have been campaigning for the best part of 15 years on behalf of people like my sister, Julie.  
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> “I think this Changing Places facility is great. The council’s officers have done a good job creating it in a short timescale.”  
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> Tony Clough MBE

The facility joins a similar Changing Places site at the Friary Outer Car Park.