A local authority has decided to step in and save its public toilets from imminent closure, a recent news report has been able to suggest.

Marlborough Town Council has moved in to take over the George Lane public loos after Wiltshire Council closed the doors there on Friday (Apr 1).

The decision means the town’s other public toilet block, on Chantry Lane, will be closed, and the land sold to provide money to pay the £20,000 a year running costs of the George Lane toilets, and also improvements to the toilet block.

Town Mayor, Coun Margaret Rose, said: “Although there will be no public conveniences at George Lane for a short time whilst we raise the funds through the sale of our own toilets at Chantry Lane, this is a real chance to upgrade the town’s facilities.

“We are discussing renovations that might include not only new and better toilet provision but possibly a small Tourist Information Point and a coach driver’s rest room, which all fits in with aspirations to become a Coach Friendly Town.”

Charging a fee for access is the most sensible solution when it comes to public toilets’ funding, and this is exactly where Toilet Turnstiles could really puts its experience to good work.

Our toilet turnstiles are built from graded stainless steel, for easier cleaning and maintenance, and also come equipped with lockable lids to prevent unwanted access. Furthermore, the separate coin box offers very versatile mounting options, as it can be installed either in front of the turnstile, at the side or alternatively, on the wall, with the cash box at the rear.

The turnstile’s coin mechanism can be programmed for virtually any combination of coins with a secure cash box to hold them, while the additional counters for the number of entries made will enable a thorough level of control over the system’s operation.

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