'Where Can I Go': How Do I Become Involved?
Typical reasons given by authorities’ for inactivity
- Capital cost of new toilets
- Cost of refurbishment of abused or neglected facilities
- Cost of cleaning and maintenance to attain satisfactory standards
- Vandalism accepted as insoluble
Consequences of authorities’ inactivity
- Lack of facilities for residents and visitors
- Old and disabled prevented from leaving their homes
- Loss of attractiveness of area without toilet facilities
- Cost of street cleaning of urine and faeces due to lack of toilets
- Loss of visitors
- Loss of trade
- Loss of reputation
If the above are affecting your life, or the life of those close to you, or you believe these situations are unacceptable, you can involve start a ‘Where can I go?’ Campaign.
Actions you can take include
- Write a letter/email of complaint to the toilet provider (Local Authority or company)
- Write a letter/email to the local press expressing your concerns
- Contact the local Radio and TV stations and tell them about your ‘Where can I go?’ Campaign
- Write an editorial for the local press or magazines
- Write to you local Councillor
- Write to your MP, and or prospective parliamentary candidate if nearing an election(toilets are an emotive subject and those that act gain support)
- Organise a petition and gain signatures from those who wish to support your campaign.
- Use Blogs and Twitter to spread details of your campaign to a wider audience
- Publicise success
Advise BTA (
enquiries@britloos.co.uk) of your activities and successes
