Local Accessible Toilet Funding Welcome This Disability Pride Month, Says SNP MSP

Emma Roddick, the MSP for Inverness and Nairn, has welcomed vital funding for Eden Court to install a Changing Places Toilet, while calling for further local projects to benefit from future investment this Disability Pride Month (July).

The funding comes from the Scottish Government’s Changing Places Toilets Fund, which initially committed £10 million over two years to develop these specialised facilities across Scotland.  Following the initial announcement of £4.7 million for 59 projects in December 2025, an additional 25 projects have now been approved, bringing the total confirmed awards to over £7 million across 84 projects.  Changing Places Toilets offer essential facilities for people with disabilities, their families, and carers whose needs cannot be met by standard accessible toilets.

To build on this progress, the Scottish Government has included an additional £10 million for these toilets over the next three financial years, which would bring the total investment to £20 million.  Ms Roddick has highlighted the importance of securing a share of this future funding for communities across the constituency.

Emma Roddick MSP said:

“Access to proper toilet facilities is a fundamental need, and I am absolutely delighted that Eden Court has been successful in securing funding from the first tranche.  These facilities are a genuine lifeline for disabled people, their families, and carers, ensuring that our local facilities are truly welcoming and inclusive for everyone.

“While this is a fantastic step forward, I want to see even more communities across Inverness and Nairn benefit from the next rounds of funding. With the Scottish Government proposing further investment in future, there is an excellent opportunity to expand this network locally.  I will keep working hard to ensure our area receives the support it deserves.”