Public conveniences
Information about public toilets and how to report a problem. We provide a number of public conveniences and are responsible for maintaining and cleaning them.
New special needs toilet in Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre
A new special needs toilet is now available at Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre. It is a ‘Changing Places’ toilet which has more space and extra facilities than a standard disabled toilet enabling people with profound and multiple learning disabilities and other serious impairments to use the toilets more comfortably. This includes people with spinal injuries, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis or an acquired brain injury. The toilet has been funded through a government grant. For more informatin visit Changing Places.
How do I report a problem with a public convenience?
Please use the online form right.
Where are there public toilets with facilities for disabled people?
The National Key Scheme, run by RADAR, allows access to public toilets throughout the country.
Public toilets with facilities for disabled people are open Monday to Sunday (except public holidays) 8.00 am to 6.00 pm approximately.
The toilets in this area are situated at:
- Chelmsley Wood Town Centre (between the multi-storey car park and the shops)
- Mell Square, Solihull (entrance to Beatties car park by Post Office)
- Touchwood
A Radar Key is needed to open disabled toilets.
How to obtain a Radar Key
Radar keys are issued from Solihull Connect and cost £3. Keys are only issued to people who have a physical disability. You will need to prove you are in receipt of one or more of the following:
- blue car badge
- disabled bus pass
- a benefit issued for disability, e.g. incapacity benefit
- disabled living allowance
- attendance allowance
- severe disablement allowance
- a service such as home care, occupational therapy or day care.
If you have a condition which means that you may need a toilet quickly (rather than a physical disability) we will need a letter of confirmation from a GP before issuing a key.
For further information about Radar Keys please contact Connect or visit the http://www.radar.org.uk/
Contact Details
For information about public conveniences please contact Solihull Connect
Telephone: 0121 704 8000
Email: connectcc@solihull.gov.uk