Wimborne Public Toilet Facilities – Community Consultation Survey

Wimborne currently has limited public toilet provision, and several UK studies highlight the importance of clean, accessible, and reliable facilities for community wellbeing—especially for older people, families, disabled residents, and those with medical needs.

We are asking residents, visitors, and local workers to share their experiences and help shape future improvements to toilet facilities in Wimborne, including at the Allendale Community Centre. Your feedback is vital and will support funding applications for essential upgrades.

Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH211AS
Charity Registration No. 1202648

33% of survey complete.

Your experience of Toilet Facilities in Wimborne

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1. When you are in Wimborne, how easy is it for you to find a public toilet when you need one?

Very easy

Easy

Neither easy nor difficult

Difficult

Very difficult

I don’t usually look for toilets in Wimborne

I have never visited Wimborne

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2. Which toilet facilities do you normally use when in Wimborne (tick all that apply)

Town centre public toilets (Cook Row / Hanham Road / Redcotts)

Toilets in cafés, bars, pubs, restaurants or shops

Toilets in visitor attractions (e.g., Model Town, Museum)

Allendale Community Centre

Facilities at my place of work in Wimborne

I pop home as I live close to the town centre

I try to avoid using toilets in Wimborne

Other (please specify)

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3. Have you ever avoided visiting Wimborne, or cut short a visit, because of concerns about toilet availability, cleanliness, accessibility, privacy, or safety?

Yes, regularly

Yes, occasionally

Can't Remember

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4. How would you rate the overall condition of Wimborne’s public toilet facilities?

Excellent

Good

Adequate

Poor

Very Poor

Don't know

Social Isolation, Confidence & Inclusion

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5. Do concerns about toilet access ever limit your ability to go out, socialise,
attend events, or take part in community life in Wimborne?

Yes, significantly

Yes, to some extent

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6. In your opinion, would improving Wimborne’s toilet facilities (including those at the Allendale Community Centre) help reduce social isolation for residents?

Very likely

Likely

Neither likely nor unlikely

Unlikely

Very unlikely

Don't know

Accessibility & Design

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7. How important are the following features in public or community-centre toilets?

	Not important	Moderately important	Very important
Larger cubicles suitable for carers or assisting another person	Larger cubicles suitable for carers or assisting another person Not important	Larger cubicles suitable for carers or assisting another person Moderately important	Larger cubicles suitable for carers or assisting another person Very important
Safety and security features to help prevent antisocial behaviour	Safety and security features to help prevent antisocial behaviour Not important	Safety and security features to help prevent antisocial behaviour Moderately important	Safety and security features to help prevent antisocial behaviour Very important
Baby changing facilities	Baby changing facilities Not important	Baby changing facilities Moderately important	Baby changing facilities Very important
Accessible toilets for people with mobility or health needs	Accessible toilets for people with mobility or health needs Not important	Accessible toilets for people with mobility or health needs Moderately important	Accessible toilets for people with mobility or health needs Very important
Privacy and dignity features (e.g., full-height cubicles)	Privacy and dignity features (e.g., full-height cubicles) Not important	Privacy and dignity features (e.g., full-height cubicles) Moderately important	Privacy and dignity features (e.g., full-height cubicles) Very important
Good lighting, ventilation, and overall cleanliness	Good lighting, ventilation, and overall cleanliness Not important	Good lighting, ventilation, and overall cleanliness Moderately important	Good lighting, ventilation, and overall cleanliness Very important

Other important features (please specify below)

Wimborne Public Toilet Facilities – Community Consultation Survey

Question Title

1. When you are in Wimborne, how easy is it for you to find a public toilet when you need one?

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2. Which toilet facilities do you normally use when in Wimborne (tick all that apply)

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3. Have you ever avoided visiting Wimborne, or cut short a visit, because of concerns about toilet availability, cleanliness, accessibility, privacy, or safety?

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4. How would you rate the overall condition of Wimborne’s public toilet facilities?

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5. Do concerns about toilet access ever limit your ability to go out, socialise, attend events, or take part in community life in Wimborne?

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6. In your opinion, would improving Wimborne’s toilet facilities (including those at the Allendale Community Centre) help reduce social isolation for residents?

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7. How important are the following features in public or community-centre toilets?

5. Do concerns about toilet access ever limit your ability to go out, socialise,
attend events, or take part in community life in Wimborne?