Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Update building regulations to require more women’s toilets in public buildings.
Closed
1,225 signatures
What the petition asks
Update building regulations to require more women’s toilet facilities in public buildings, taking into account longer usage times, children accompanying mothers, and delays caused for others waiting. Apply updated standards to new buildings and major refurbishments.
Current building regulations do not reflect real usage patterns. Women often face longer queues due to factors such as menstruation and pregnancy. Young children commonly accompany their mothers to the toilet, increasing demand. Insufficient provision causes delays and inconvenience for women and those waiting for them, affecting comfort, dignity and practical use of public spaces. Updating the regulations would ensure women have fair and adequate access to toilet facilities in public buildings.
Timeline
| 16 Jan 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 Jul 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,225
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
16 Jan 2026
Closed
16 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Aug 2026.