Improved loos for Cowbridge - 04/12/06

 

A visit to the public toilets in Cowbridge is now a more pleasant experience thanks to a major refurbishment carried out by the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

 

The toilets behind the Town Hall have been completely revamped and many of the improvements are the direct result of consultation with users.

 

Smart new wall tiles and a new floor have been installed to make the toilets easier to clean. They also have environmentally friendly features including water saving automatic flushes, and lights that only come on when the toilets are in use. Waterless urinals are being trialled in the gents to reduce water usage, and both toilets now have baby changing facilities.

 

Vale Council Cabinet Member for Visible Services, Cllr Geoff Cox said: “We hope users of the facilities will appreciate the improvements made by the Council. The provision of public toilets is not a statutory responsibility of the Council but it recognises that proper public toilet facilities are an asset to town centres and tourist areas.”

 

Nicola Williams, the Council’s Waste Development Manager added: “We have taken on board comments from our customers and in addition to redecorating the toilets we have introduced mirrors, soap dispensers and soft toilet paper. I hope our improvements are appreciated especially with the extra Christmas shoppers now visiting the area.”

 

Unfortunately, public toilets owned by the Council have been the target of anti-social behaviour in the past including graffiti and vandalism. Customers are asked to help the Council reduce these problems by reporting any incidents to Visible Services on 029 2067 3000.