Stuart McMillan MSP has welcomed £222,488 of SNP Scottish Government funding for Inverclyde Leisure to deliver three new Changing Places Toilets (CPTs) – which will provide people with profound disabilities and complex needs with greater freedom and independence.
Backed by a total SNP Scottish Government investment of £10 million into The Changing Places Scotland Fund between 2025-27, £4.7 million has been allocated this year to help individuals, families and carers across the country to take part in everyday activities and community life.
Further awards being considered from this first applications round will be confirmed early in the New Year and a second applications round of funding open in 2026-27.
Commenting, Stuart said:
“The availability and prevalence of CPTs are key for families and individuals who rely on these facilities, as it can dictate where they spend time when out in their community.
“Increasing the number of CPTs in Inverclyde will encourage more people within Inverclyde to stay and spend money locally and could also encourage people from outside the area to visit.
“I’ve been engaging with organisations and calling for more CPTs in Inverclyde and highlighting this fund to local organisations to ensure our area was set to benefit.
“I want to commend the SNP Scottish Government for allocating the fund and Inverclyde Leisure for their successful application, which includes plans to provide standalone facilities at the Waterfront Complex and Battery Park in Greenock, and install a CPT at Greenock Southwest Hub.
“This will make these facilities accessible to everyone in our community, and I know this investment will be welcomed by many families across Inverclyde.
“I look forward to engaging with IL as they progress these plans.”
