Thame town centre public toilets upgraded to support people with disabilities
A local authority has confirmed that toilets in Thame town centre have been upgraded to become more inclusive.
The Market House public toilets located within Thame High Street by North Road near Swan Walk have been upgraded.
South Oxfordshire District Council revealed the public toilets have been refurbished and reconfigured to include ‘changing places’ facilities.
They provide extra equipment and space for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities or with physical disabilities such as spinal injuries, muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis to allow them to use the toilets safely and comfortably.
It is hoped that the new disabled toilet will enable more people in Thame to feel they can shop and attend nearby health appointments without worrying about toilet access.
South Oxfordshire District Council also authorised the new decorations within the property, roof repairs and fascia cleaning and the refurbishment of the network within the Grade II listed building.
As part of the nine-month project, essential structural repairs were carried out to the supporting steel columns in the basement of Market House, the authority added.
Cllr Pieter-Paul Barker said: “The council is committed to investing in facilities and infrastructure our communities need. Changing Places facilities are an important part of ensuring our market towns are inclusive to all, so I’m delighted we’ve been able to build one in Thame. “The Market House looks great after the renovations, which have also meant the beautiful historic listed building has been made more structurally secure.”
Funding was provided by developers using a legal agreement the council has with housebuilders.