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London Council Keeps Trans-Inclusive Ladies’ Pond, Allocates £1 M

5/14/2026

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The City of London Corporation council voted to keep trans-inclusive access to Ladies’ Pond at Hampstead Heath and earmarked £1 million for privacy upgrades.
The consultation drew over 38,000 responses, 86 % backing the policy and 13 % preferring single-sex ponds.
Funding will add new changing, shower and toilet blocks for a private option.
Sex Matters called the move unlawful, with a final decision set for the Policy and Resources Committee on 4 June.

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Story summary

The City of London Corporation council voted to keep trans-inclusive access to Ladies’ Pond at Hampstead Heath and earmarked £1 million for privacy upgrades.
The consultation drew over 38,000 responses, 86 % backing the policy and 13 % preferring single-sex ponds.
Funding will add new changing, shower and toilet blocks for a private option.
Sex Matters called the move unlawful, with a final decision set for the Policy and Resources Committee on 4 June.