Petition · past parliament
Make it a legal requirement for local authorities to provide public toilets
Closed
66 signatures
What the petition asks
The law currently allows, but does not compel Local Authorities to provide toilets. The situation is worsening; 40% of Public Toilets have closed in the last decade.We want Local Authorities to provide and maintain appropriately located Public Toilets with realistic opening hours.
Many people lead restricted lives because they cannot rely on access to a Public Toilet in the places and at the times required.
Lack of toilets can lead to street fouling; a major public health issue. "Community toilets" (toilets in private business premises) do not meet everyone's needs.
Good public toilet provision will enable everyone to participate fully in civic life and will attract visitors and boost local economies.
Lack of toilets can lead to street fouling; a major public health issue. "Community toilets" (toilets in private business premises) do not meet everyone's needs.
Good public toilet provision will enable everyone to participate fully in civic life and will attract visitors and boost local economies.
Timeline
| 24 Nov 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 24 May 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
66
Status
Closed
Opened
24 Nov 2015
Closed
24 May 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.