A new Changing Places public facility at Parkdean's West Bay Holiday Park was officially opened by the Mayor of Bridport, Cllr Ian Bark, last week.

A Changing Places toilet is larger than standard accessible toilets with extra features and more space to meet the needs of users. They are generally designed for dependent use, for example with a carer, hence the need for additional space.

This state of the art facility includes equipment such as hoists, privacy screens, adult-sized changing benche, shower, peninsula toilets and space for carers.

The changing bench and handbasin can both be raised and lowered at the touch of a button.

After opening the facility on Thursday, Cllr Bark said: "Being asked to open a toilet may not be have been what I imagined myself doing as Mayor of Bridport but this is no ordinary toilet.

"With the addition of the Changing Places toilet to the beach matting installed last year, and the launch of the beach wheelchairs a few weeks ago, West Bay can truly claim to be truly friendly and accessible to all.

"On behalf of every potential user I would like to Dorset Council for securing the grant funding from the Department of Levelling Up to make this possible. And a big thank you to Parkdean Resorts who will be maintaining the facility. Thank you Sean and your team.

"I am thrilled we have this facility here in West Bay and know it will make such a difference to both visitors and local people with restricted mobility."